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Updated: June 3, 2026 @ 7:41 am
Editor,
Recently, I read an obituary about a famous man named Clarence B. Jones. I was reminded he lived here in Palo Alto while working at Stanford and USF. One of his greatest achievements was co-writing Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream speech.” Many younger people may not know who either of these men were. We were fortunate to have Clarence B. Jones as a part of our fabric in the bay area for many years. He accomplished numerous other notable works in his life.
I recently watched three worthwhile documentaries about other leaders (along with Clarence B. Jones and Martin Luther King) who were in the right place at the right time in this country’s history. Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt all had two things in common (and more). They were courageous and fought to save our freedom in this country.
Our current president is lacking in many attributes that make for an accomplished leader. Instead of bringing this country and the world together he is prompting division. A true leader brings people together, no matter where he is.
It was once said: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” Donald Trump is indeed taking us backward. If we are not careful we may end up in another civil war in our own country.
One of the simplest and easiest ways to make your voice heard in this country is to vote, and to be informed. You should not take for granted how fortunate you are to have the freedom to vote. Many people around the world do not have that right. Little by little certain freedoms in this country are being taken away due in large part to Donald Trump.
David Thom
San Carlos
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(2) comments
“Freedom to vote” sounds like such a great idea, but when uninformed, easily confused voters go for someone as uneducated, dishonest and unreliable as Trump, we have a problem. Held up against President Obama, what do we have, - other than a self-absorbed, unschooled liar, with multiple rapes, bankruptcies and failures as his background? Shame on you, gullible Trump voters!
Dear David - you need to bone up on history. All of the mentioned presidents received major headwinds during their terms. Lincoln even suspended habeas corpus to prevent negative news from the front being published. The Roosevelts were both assaulted for their progressive and sometimes thoughtless initiatives. The smiling FDR was mercilessly lampooned in many newspapers. I get it, Trump will never measure up to anyone in your opinion. But, before you attempt to make a point or even try to rewrite history, the least you can do is get the context right.
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