Many of you who don’t follow politics closely, might believe that Donald Trump is the only racist in the Republican Party. You have no idea how wrong you are. Ted Cruz is just as racist, but he doesn’t talk about it; his actions prove the fact. His attempts to defund Planned Parenthood are a prime example of his hatred for poor, black women.

The entire party is supportive of wealthy, white men and women. Look at every state which foolishly decided to elect a Republican governor. Wisconsin, Mississippi, North Carolina, Arizona, Texas, and many others have adopted voting laws which require state approved identification. They claim it is because of voter fraud. This may be the greatest lie in our nation’s history. They are attempting to win elections for conservative extremists by disallowing blacks and other minorities to cast their ballots.

Attempts to defund Planned Parenthood are another attempt to forbid poor, mostly black women their Constitutional rights. In those same states, wealthy white women can have an abortion any time they desire, as it becomes increasingly difficult for women with lower income.

All red states have commonality regarding several issues. They are racist, bigoted, misogynistic, and homophobic. This is the America ignorant right wing voters have created.

If you vote for a Republican, you are clearly a racist. You believe that the Constitution is invalid, and that only white Christians should have freedom and experience equality.

Don’t try to deny the facts. Every action by Republican legislators is in direct opposition to the majority of the American people, and attempts to create second class citizens based on race, gender, sexual preference, and their choice of religion. Republican governors are even worse. Their intention is divide our nation from those who support the Constitution of the United States, and revive the articles of the Confederacy. They support the Ku Klux Klan, the creation of a society based on one religion, and intentions of moving women’s rights backwards towards the mid-twentieth century.

The right wing has become a despicable and separatist force in our nation. They use the Constitution selectively, and a falsified belief in Christianity to make claims that they represent the American people. The truth is that the want to repeal parts of the Constitution they do not agree with, and they do not believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Our nation is in danger of becoming a plutocracy where the middle class will completely disappear. The tens of millions of Americans who do not approve of the Christian religion could be forced to join their cult or be ostracized from society. Women will be forced to obey the men in their lives, and children will receive an education which omits the truth about past evil in our nation and the world.

As an original ‘baby boomer’ I have witnessed changes in our nation which cause fear and a belief that the United States of America which raised me is nearing extinction. One entire political party has become radicalized. If you doubt this truth, just consider what is happening in politics today.

The Republican establishment hates Ted Cruz, but they are supporting him rather than allow Donald Trump the party’s nomination. Is this not the ultimate hypocrisy? Cruz is the leader of the extremist group which destroyed our Democratic Republic, and they believe he is fit to lead the free world?

We Independents are the only intelligent voters. We vet the candidates and cast our ballots for the man or woman we believe is the most qualified to lead our nation. Be brave; be courageous; join us. You won’t be sorry.

Op-Ed

By James Turnage

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