FEEDBACK: Young minds shouldn’t be fueled by rage

To the editor:

The following is my response to the article written by Andy Brack.  The innovative writer brilliantly spoke truth to power. “Trump’s rise rooted in S.C. politics from 50 years ago” was indeed the best food for thought since apple pie for taste.

It’s imperative that young minds of today’s society are not fueled with the rage that Trump espouses. It would be helpful to research and download written speeches by Nixon, Wallace and Thurmond. Look at the parallels of rhetoric spoken by George Wallace and Strom Thurmond of 50 years ago and do a comparative analysis of Trump’s messages. History is trying to be repeated by a few and we must open our minds in retrospect and introspection. However, 21st century millennials and forward-minded thinkers will not allow Trump’s strategy to prevail.

Hopefully, the fear that existed in the minds of the majority race of most Southerners 50 years ago has been eradicated. We must look racism in the eye, acknowledge its existence and not have regrets as Mr. Dent did realize that he did not do the right thing. He did not arm himself with all available resources. He did not use his best efforts to open the door of “rights” for blacks and any people. Time and change have evolved.  Let’s not miss our opportunities to do right by our fellow man.

[I’m] a retired school teacher and reader simply offering my opinion.

— Rachel Covington, East Windsor, N.J.  (Editor’s note:  Ms. Covington in a native of South Carolina.)

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