The recent storming of Congress struck a serious blow to our country. In order to heal, we must “…hold these truths to be self-evident.”

• Obama was born in the United States. He is not a secret Muslim.
• Hillary Clinton is not the devil’s spawn. She is not part of an international child abuse ring.
• Joe Biden is not a socialist. He won the 2020 election. It wasn’t even close. The election was not stolen from Trump.
• Mainstream news is not “fake.” QAnon conspiracies are not true.
• The coronavirus is real. It’s not a hoax. We should all wear masks in public, practice social distancing and wash our hands frequently.

Let’s get a grip on reality, people, for the good of the country and each other.

John Harrington

Newport