In the face of yet another Trumpian outrage, the late great Congressman Elijah Cummings would often exclaim “we’re better than this.” Well, I guess we’re not (“Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters,” Nov 6).
Donald Trump wins by tapping into our worst fears and prejudices which, apparently, trump our better angels. H.L. Mencken said it best: “Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.”
— Herb Cromwell, Catonsville
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