Re: July 22 news story.
Donald Trump’s dark acceptance speech reminded me of Professor Harold Hill from “The Music Man.” Folks, we got trouble right here in River City — terrible, terrible trouble.
Violence was mentioned 11 times, hope not once. And like Professor Harold Hill, lots of promises. “Music Man” had a happy ending; let’s hope we can say the same thing for Trump.
Gene Sabatka, Arvada
Donald Trump’s acceptance speech: With chin jutting out, shouting with great self-assurance, roiling up fear and hatred. A Messianic message that he, and only he, can save us from chaos and ruin. A roaring crowd shouting angry slogans. Mussolini himself couldn’t have done any better.
Kudos to the Colorado delegation for sitting on their hands throughout the frenzy.
Richard Wunderli, Lakewood
Re: July 22 news story.
Itap appalling and embarrassing to read about many of Colorado’s Ted Cruz delegates who acted like spoiled babies who didn’t get their way, just like Cruz did. The attitudes and actions by these delegates to control what is to be a democratic process, and force their position and views upon others, cannot be tolerated. It is this mentality that also exists in our political elites in Washington who will soon become history. Hopefully, Colorado’s caucus and delegation process will change for the 2020 election to reflect the true will of all the people.
Garry Wolff, Denver
Donald Trump spoke about those people whose voices are not heard. He tried to put on a display of real compassion for the safety of Rust Belt cities. However, in 75 minutes he never once set aside an important portion of his speech to thank the city of Cleveland for a safe convention experience. If safety was such an issue, Trump certainly took for granted his experience in Cleveland.
M.A. Tkacik, Colorado Springs
Donald Trump says he wants unity in the GOP, and so do I. The answer seems so basic, so simple. It’s called humility. It’s called attitude. When was the last time you heard him say or admit that he was ever wrong about anything, or even “misspoke”? And how about his boasting of “smashing” members of his own party whose votes he now needs and covets?
I’d bet my bottom dollar Ted Cruz would be endorsing Trump had he — publicly or privately — apologized for having unfairly attacked Cruz”s wife and father. It takes a big man to admit going over the top at times in life.
Curt Burton,Highlands Ranch
In this sad campaign, neither candidate is worthy of the presidency.
Donald Trump is a loud-mouthed loose cannon who built his fortune on bankruptcies and money scammed from students of Trump University. Hillary Clinton had no clue what was happening in Benghazi, and she was very careless with her e-mail server, but she was not a felon.
Where do we go?
Trump would guarantee legislative anarchy. He might start World War III by accident. Clinton promises us more of the same. For all the problems, this is still the mightiest, most effective nation on earth.
I will vote for Clinton. It is better to go with the devil you know than the devil you don’t know.
Paul Alexander, Littleton
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