Is it time to save our democracy?

To the Editor,

I had the wonderful opportunity to see Mount Rushmore this summer.  We have been there before but this time was different.  This time I realized how fortunate it is to live in a democracy, how fortunate that we had wise and forward thinking  men  such  as  Washington,  Jefferson,  T. Roosevelt and, then, of course, Abraham Lincoln who saved our union.  Yes, we could be two countries today rather then the large, strong nation we are. 

There will always be some divisions.  There will always be different opinions, different ways of approaching an issue, but it is to everyone’s advantage to respect, listen and consider the other person’s point of view.  Experiencing Mount Rushmore brought these thoughts to my mind and my heart.  As a nation we must put partisanship aside. 

Is it time to work together for the good of all?  Is it time to rethink our prejudices, our fears, our hates, our differences?  Do we need leadership the caliber of our founding fathers?  Is it time to save our democracy? Yes, Yes, Yes, and Yes!!

Kathie Haynes

Canton, Minn.