To the Editor:

Martin, you asked with a presumably straight face, “Why do Democrats keep bringing up ancient allegations of Trump sexual crimes?” Because:

(1) he’s running for president and has a long history as an immoral sexual actor,

(2) “sexual crimes” are an indication of lack of character and the disdain with which he holds women. Trump has made sexual comments about his own daughter. He gave on-air permission to Howard Stern to refer to Ivanka as a “piece of a**,” and made other comments in the Oval about her physical attributes, to which Chief of Staff General Kelly objected. Google it. and, (3) the age of some of the allegations is irrelevant; observe the duration. It has long surprised me that a strenuous advocate for Judaeo-Christian principles makes endless excuses for this guy’s depraved conduct.
Any mention of “blood” by a potential world leader is worthy of scrutiny. “Bloodbath” can be used figuratively, but Trump is so immersed in “retribution,” “targeting” opponents, and dark threats of violence “like never before,” that no reasonable person would ignore his “dogwhistle “ language.

Furthermore, according to one close source, Trump has mused about re-introducing electrocution and even the guillotine for public executions. When asked about it, then-AG Bill Barr who was present said, “I don’t recall that specific instance,’ but there were others where we talked about executing people.” Trump knows well the often-thrilling effect of violent or lurid language on his base, and the predictable angry defense of “out of context” or “misinterpretation.” Can’t wait to hear him explain his Truth Social boast, “I Hate Taylor Swift!”

The accusations you shamelessly wave about the president and “Biden Crime Family” are old and tattered. Multiple Republican congressional hearings have adjourned for lack of evidence. But thanks for the laugh about the “Democrat [sic] varsity players down to the Democrat [sic] Little Leaguers, the bench is scabrously deep with serial sinners.” We are all “serial sinners,” Martin, but your starting lineup of Trump and Vance clobbers us from the warmup.

You still think women’s competency is limited to housework, but you may need to fasten your seatbelt. VP Harris did well at the debate, where she confidently spoke of the future of America, of policies and plans, while Trump bragged of a “concept of a plan.” Don’t worry your pretty little noggin, Martin, about her female sensitivity. Or the chance of her “kowtowing to China, saluting Russia, or bowing to North Korea.” That’s Trump’s “patent-pending” schtick.

Trump is an elderly, disgruntled, darkly self-obsessed, actor/salesman, all dolled up with anaranjado makeup and cotton candy hair, trying to recreate the glory days of his 1970’s gig as the king of NYC glitterati. He neither knows nor cares about the needs of the country going forward or an oath to the Constitution. He slaps on the girdle, puts on the shoe lifts, the extra-wide shoulder pads and eternity tie, steps on the stage, flashes the false teeth, and performs a one-man Macbeth. Hustling $100 cartoonish virtual cards of himself, bibles, sparkly hightops, and one last curtain call.

Kelly Scoles,
Fillmore, Ca.