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Fred and Linda became engaged. The date set, invitations mailed, venue and dress chosen, parents happy, perfect match.

Republicans committed to Donald Trump, later actions revealed little known behavior traits. Donald confabulates (thousands of Muslims cheering as the twin towers fell); mocks (reporter with physical disabilities); belittles (Gold Star mother); negates people with labels (lying Ted Cruz); creates false equivalencies (you sacrifice your son, Donald sacrifices by constructing buildings); degrades the dignity of women (women should leave corporations if sexually harassed); exaggerates (he knows more about ISIS than U.S. military experts); creates mistrust (an unfit judge because of Mexican lineage); applies double standards (Trump scolded Romney for not immediately providing his taxes for public scrutiny but keeps his taxes secret); and finally, ignores history (walls at Jericho, Troy, China and Berlin failed).

Marco Rubio suggested he occupied the high moral ground via his continued endorsement of Donald. Rubio believes Linda should marry Fred. Linda believes new information means re-evaluation. Time for Americans to re-evaluate.

P.S. Linda did not marry Fred.

William Christiansen

Salt Lake City