Disruption

During the past year, international alliances that have kept America’s adversaries and enemies at bay for decades have been disrupted. Institutions created by the labor and sacrifice of generations of patriots, intended to protect citizens from the trepidations of unscrupulous power and maintain the rule of law, are under attack and being disrupted.

Access to health care for millions is disrupted.

The deliberate disruption of our democratic process by a foreign adversary is ongoing.

Political discourse is disrupted, degenerating into name-calling and repetition of false accusations following the president’s example. Extremists and hate groups are newly emboldened to disrupt daily life in our communities.

Horrific violence is commonplace, and an element of rational fear is involved with going to school, or a movie or a concert.

The labor supply and international markets necessary for the prosperity of the agricultural industry are being disrupted, in the name of xenophobia and nationalism.

Cathy McMorris Rodgers has stated that she likes Donald Trump because he is “a disruptor” (her words).

A “disruptor” destroys unity and continuity.

I wish Ms. McMorris Rodgers would share with us whether she thinks we have experienced sufficient disruption yet, and, if not, how much would be enough.

Robert Maurice

Spokane