Editor,

In his letter about the disqualification of former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Colorado (and now Maine), Larry Kistler interpreted the “claims of due process” that Trump was denied to be, “let the people decide by vote.”

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edkahl
edkahl

You forgot to mention that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty which defeats your entire argument.

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Irvin D.
Irvin D.

What do you think my argument is?

My main point was to comment on what Larry Kistler wrote ["One of the cries of anguish from Republican pundits that we see frequently in the news following Colorado’s Supreme Court decision that he should not be on the ballot because he engaged in insurrection is that he deserves due process. By that, they mean let the people decide by vote. We did that in 2020 and he fomented insurrection."]

I believe "due process" refers to a trial on the insurrection charge. Trump got that trial on Feb. 9, 2021 – he was acquitted 4 days later.

However, the disqualification clause requires no such jury trial – it's what the Colorado Supreme Court and the Maine SOS decided.

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Not So Common
Not So Common

Irvin, at least you're honest enough to say "I believe." It doesn't matter what you believe, because your beliefs are tainted by your overwhelming bias and disdain towards Donald Trump. It's the same way the liberal black robes twist the constitution so they can then apply their "emotions" in a way that fits their belief system. Your beliefs again will be found to be unfounded and overly emotional when the strict Constitutionalists on the Supreme Court rule that Trump can remain on all ballots throughout the United States of America. At what point will you understand that you and your liberal tree hugging cohorts can not save planet earth by riding a bike and that taking out your political enemies through hate, disdain and emotional distortions of law will not work.

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Rel
Rel

Hey, Not So Common, why all the venom towards liberals? Here is the first definition of liberal: "willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas". I am a liberal and proud of it. At the same time, I do not loath or gaslight conservatives. You would do well to examine yourself and open your mind to oppositional thoughts.

As to Trump, I don't believe he Constitutionally has a right to be on any ballot this fall. However, I hope he is on all the ballots so we can defeat his behind into oblivion once and for all.

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Not So Common
Not So Common

Rel, venom towards liberals? Pointing out facts about what a liberal is, not Webster’s definition, is not venomous, but rather it is needed due to liberals extreme views and desires to control every aspect of other people’s lives.

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Irvin D.
Irvin D.

Please point out my bias and disdain in my letter which is directed at the Disqualification Clause. Considering oral arguments begin on Thursday, this is a timely request.

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