Kamala Harris is not a fear monger. She tells the truth about Trump

To the editor: If Vice President Kamala Harris is indeed accused of fear mongering, that seems like unfair criticism. (“Kamala Harris’s politics of joy gives way to a closing pitch focused on fear“column, October 26)

She, like so many other Democrats, is concerned about the outcome of this very crucial presidential election. The overwhelming cause for concern is because of Donald Trump. If he loses, we could see a repeat of what happened after the 2020 election, or worse. If he wins, he has promised to essentially tear down this great democracy.

Right now, the poll numbers are so tight that a small percentage of undecided voters could decide this election. These people need quick education on how to elect a president.

A patriot does not necessarily have to be a war veteran. He or she must always be willing to serve the country and, most importantly, respect the Constitution. We also know that serious lying, cheating, and misbehaving (including sexual misconduct) are all examples of bad character.

Based on all that, an undecided voter should be able to choose between Harris and former President Trump.

Arabinda Nandi, Anaheim

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To the editor: Having been involved in many campaigns dating back to Dwight D. Eisenhower’s in 1952, I find that most of us do not cast our votes for the reasons Jackie Calmes stated in her column about voting for Harris. We vote for candidates because we like them as people, feel comfortable in leadership positions, or because we trust them to address sensitive issues.

For all those Americans named Harris like me, having a “cousin” in the White House is reason enough to vote for the vice president. As I recently pointed out in an email to some of the more than 100,000 Harrises living in the crucial seven swing states:

“Maybe if enough of us vote for Kamala for no other reason than that we have the same (last) name – and we already know that those who do are worthy of our attention and help – our country will be a safer, fairer and better country become. place.”

Godfrey Harris, Los Angeles

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To the editor: Calmes applies the principle of proportionality: listing, weighing and balancing arguments for the better presidential candidate. Proportional discernment helps us resist our reductionist tendencies and reflect on the various essential issues at stake.

Who will do more good? Who can better serve the public interest? Who will do less damage? Who better to promote the unity and stability of our nation and world? Who is more honorable and thus likely to serve more honorably? Who better to surround themselves with wise and ethical advisors?

All life problems count. Respecting and making space for the stranger counts. Maintaining the rights of all points. The works of mercy count.

Craig M. Butters, San Clemente

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.