facebook-pixel

Letter: Addressing our nation

(Timothy D. Easley | AP file photo)  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters during a press conference in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. McConnell secured a seventh term in Kentucky, fending off Democrat Amy McGrath.

(Timothy D. Easley | AP file photo) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters during a press conference in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. McConnell secured a seventh term in Kentucky, fending off Democrat Amy McGrath.

Dear Sen. McConnell: American citizens elect senators and congressional representatives so that our thoughts and concerns may be brought to the forefront. Please allow our elected senators to hear all congressional bills, so that we, the people, may have our voices heard. American citizens, please do not consider Congress “do-nothings” when it is Mr. McConnell who refuses their bills to be heard on the Senate floor.

Mr. Trump: If you are reelected, please become the president to all Americans, like you promised in 2016. Please stop disparaging Democrats, as we are half of your constituency.

American citizens: Please open your minds to those who look to a different path forward than what we hold ourselves. We must try to find some common ground. Please give credence to our learned scientists and heed their advice in matters of our changing planet and the virus that threatens us.

Holly Rio, Draper

Submit a letter to the editor

Support free news for Utah

sltrib.com is now free to access — no subscription required. We made this decision because we believe access to trustworthy, independent news shouldn’t depend on what you can afford — especially as misinformation and AI-generated content continue to rise.

Free to read doesn’t mean free to produce. Our reporters show up every day to ask hard questions and hold powerful institutions to account. That work takes resources. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on support from people who believe it matters. Make a donation today to fund local news that serves Utah communities.

You can help us bring more local news to more communities today.