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We all owe thanks to the founders of our nation who had the tremendous foresight to create a system of checks and balances, which was demonstrated so well when the judiciary branch put a stop to Donald Trump’s abuse of executive power.

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison knew that absolute power absolutely corrupts and so created a system where the courts had the ultimate authority to interpret the law. If ever there was a need for judicial review, it is with this president. He thinks he is king, where laws don’t apply, but our courts have taught him a lesson that this is not so. Unfortunately, this is probably lost on him. I’m sure it will not be the last time the courts intervene, as this president has shown a remarkable lack of common sense and decency.

To those who believe the halt on the ban will make us less secure, I say baloney. The government couldn’t make this case because there is no relative threat given the extensive vetting that goes on for the mostly women and children fleeing repression and terrorism. The only reason for this ban was the president’s sticking to an agenda to make America fearful again.

In actuality, Trump is the greater danger, to freedom and to democracy.

Walt Max,

Alberton

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