Letter: Democracy ‘must come first’ in presidential election
To the Editor-
I’m writing not as a partisan, but as a proud central Wisconsin (Stevens Point) native who values the very foundation of our democracy. We can debate policies all day—taxes, healthcare, education—but those debates mean nothing if our system of government itself doesn’t survive. Right now, that is the crisis we face.
I understand many of you have voted Republican your entire lives. But this election isn’t about party loyalty. It’s about preserving the rule of law and ensuring a peaceful transfer of power. No matter your stance on specific policies, we need leaders who respect the Constitution and the will of the people.
Harris/Walz may not be your ideal ticket. You may even dislike Kamala Harris personally. But if elected, and if she loses in four years, you can be assured of one thing: she will leave office peacefully. She will not incite violence, nor will she undermine our democratic institutions. That, right now, is a baseline requirement for anyone who seeks the presidency.
Once we’ve secured our democracy, we can return to our usual policy disagreements. Until then, the stakes are too high to ignore. For the sake of our future, I urge you to consider voting for Harris/Walz, even if this means crossing party lines. Democracy must come first.
Anne Jablonski
Stevens Point