EDITOR:

Are there any standards for political figures including the nominees that should be met?

It appears that there are not or if they exist today, they are hidden. When we talk about no standards based on clear evidence, and not respecting others you may disagree with over policy, or other things such as religion and political viewpoints, it appears to me we are supporting criminal and dictatorial behavior and those likely to act in that way.

This is behavior that is not based on the rule of law as interpreted by a jury of peers for all the people including its leaders, but laws that are applied and accepted at the whim of a cult-like group or single person.

It appears to me if this is allowed to happen, it will crush the democratic process, and effectively outlaw opposition by use of law enforcement and economic retribution.

If a nominee is focused on the undercutting of our democratic institutions including our justice system, he/she is not improving the institution or offering any constructive ideas to create change. For example, claiming the economic state of the country is a disaster is without evidence on a national level and for many others, because unemployment is low, wages are up, inflation in many areas is manageable, a recession was avoided, and crime is at record lows, according to current data.

Gilbert Engel

Niagara, Wis.