To a large extent we are handcuffed by our reverence for democracy. We have what renowned psychiatrists have openly admitted is a crazy man leading the country. On one hand responsible people want this guy removed from office pronto. But then we say, but he was duly elected by the people, we can’t do that. We are thus paralized because of this factor and partisan politics from doing anything to remedy our extremely dangerous situation.

    James M. Ridgway, Jr.

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    Jim Ridgway, Jr. is a military writer and author of the recently republished American Civil War narrative, “Apprentice Killers: The War of Lincoln and Davis.”

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