The time has come. It is time to speak out loudly about the current deplorable state of the federal government. We have elected a man who does not adhere to social norms.

He is a convicted felon (32 counts) for paying off an actress he had sex with while his wife was home with their child. He was found liable for sexually abusing a woman.  

He appoints several people who are simply unqualified and incompetent. He attacks the premier law enforcement organization in the world. He belittles the premier air traffic system in the world, and removes the United States from numerous United Nations organizations.

He has called veterans “suckers and losers.” He has insisted that he won the 2020 election, and tried to throw the duly elected president over. His actions are those of a person who wants to accumulate as much power as he can, while ignoring the Constitution.

And, most disturbing, is Elon Musk buying his way into the administration and having unprecedented access to massive databases, all the while using the Nazi salute.

The time has come for those who cherish democracy to rise and be heard. Stand up to bullies. Stand up for democracy.

RICHARD McINTOSH

Seaside