It’s rare that we get to see displays of political courage and political cowardice play out openly and at the same time.
No matter what you think of her politics, Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney deserves respect and thanks for standing tall against the lies and bullying of former president Donald Trump and the current Republican leadership. Who would have thought that speaking truth versus lies would be considered an example of political courage?
However defending our democracy is something that today’s Republican party doesn’t care about, just putting down anyone, including their own members, who dare to speak the truth.
There is zero evidence that the 2020 presidential election was stolen as Trump claims. Anyone who says it was is spreading Trump’s Big Lie, turning their back on the rule of law, and poisoning our democratic system.
No matter what the political cost to her, Cheney has the courage to speak the obvious truth.
Here at home, it’s a different story. Glenn Thompson and Fred Keller, Centre County’s two Congressmen, displayed political cowardice when they kowtowed to Trump and GOP lies by trying to overturn the certified electoral college votes.
And Thompson and Keller have yet to apologize or acknowledge their responsibility for the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. Are these grown men really so afraid of a bunch of liars?
Courage and cowardice are on full display for all to see. Liz Cheney displays courage. Sadly, for all of us, Thompson and Keller display political cowardice.
Mary Bruce Serene, State College, Pa.
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