Dear Electors,

My name is Richards Steinbock from Annapolis, MD.

This is something I wrote that I think every Republican elector needs to read and act on as they vote.



My Fellow Electors,



We are gathered here to select the next President of the United States. Our job requires us to select the person that the people have selected, as well as consider the person most qualified to lead this country.



Your state may have selected Donald Trump, by an large majority or by a slim majority. The country as a whole has done otherwise, and selected Hillary Clinton by a margin of 2% more votes than were cast for Mr. Trump. This may not seem like much, but the fact is she won a plurality of the nation's votes.



Donald Trump is perhaps the most unqualified person ever to be considered for this office. He has almost no knowledge of how government works or is supposed to work, no knowledge of the separation of powers, no knowledge of the constitution. Worse, he seems incapable or unwilling to even learn. He appears to have little regard for the First Amendment or the role of a free press. He attacks the integrity of our voting

system. He claims our court system cannot possibly be fair because of the ethnic origin of judges. He is thin-skinned, temperamental, avaricious, petty and vindictive. He lies almost constantly. He has no regard for international relations or long-standing alliances. He appears to be unable and unwilling to separate his personal business interests from those of the country.



Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, and for all her flaws, has a deep knowledge of government, foreign relations, and the world around us. She has served her country in many roles for many years. She is thoughtful and deliberate and would not easily be provoked into flying into false conclusions and putting the country in danger. And I believe that the country's interests will come before hers.



Yes, I know states are important, and you wish to reflect the will of the majority of your state. However, we are the United States, and the states united have decided that Donald Trump is not their choice. It's time to set aside stateism, regionalism, partisanship, and the "winner take all" mentality in your state, and consider the country as a whole.



We live in times fraught with peril and unforeseeable circumstances. We need a steady sure hand guiding the country. That person is not Donald Trump.



I know many of you could not possibly vote for anyone who is a Democrat. While I may disagree with that mindset, I respect it. If you must vote for a Republican, please consider casting your vote for a Republican with the experience and knowledge to lead us sanely and steadily. There are many you could choose from.



Myself, I intend to cast my vote for one of the two people who actually ran in the general election. I intend to cast my vote for the person that a plurality of the American people chose. I will cast my vote for the person I feel most qualified to lead our country through what may be a perilous future.



I will proudly cast my vote for Hillary Clinton as President of the United States, and I urge each of you to do the same.



Respectfully,



A Republican Elector

Thank you for your time and consideration, I appreciate and respect the role you serve in our electoral process.

Sincerely,

Richards Steinbock