In a recent column, Ted Diadiun said he doubts that, as he calls it, “the American left" and its “all-consuming hatred for Donald Trump” would be enough to oust him (”The left’s obsession with all things Trump is unabated," Sept. 6). But I think Diadiun misconstrues the sentiment to oust President Trump. From what I see, that sentiment is broad and resolute, because it comes from the American character itself.

One aspect of the American character is love of freedom. So, the American people have a natural revulsion to fascist dictators. And a few Americans are still alive who fought in a world war against them. That revulsion to fascist dictators would carry over to Trump, who, at the least, acts like one.

Another American trait is respect for family. So, the American people naturally revolt against Trump's immigration policy that has taken thousands of children from parents.

Also, Americans believe that children should have good role models to become happy, contributing members of society. But American parents must now cringe at the example of the current president with his constant lies and insults, and recurrent threats of violence.

Those are a few of the ways Trump cuts against the common American character, and that alone should be enough to boot him out.

Tim Adam,

Wakeman