John T. Goegel: Democratic candidates will defend the Constitution, not toss it

To The Daily Sun,

I oppose wars of aggression on sovereign nations. I support a war on poverty. I oppose the death penalty. I support gun safety to include the banning of military-style assault weapons. I support the public education system. I support women's reproductive health and their right to choose. I am pro-life.

I will vote for all Democratic candidates. They will uncompromisingly take the oath of office to support and defend the U.S. Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, as I did as a U.S. Army officer. How do I explain to my grandchildren that I was willing to throw away our democracy because gas prices were too high? How will the Republicans solve the inflation issue? Economies don't flourish in an autocracy.

Once in office and regaining the power they so crave, will Republicans further erode our individual rights, privatize Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid, and withdraw military support to Ukrainians in their struggle to preserve their democracy?

I will begin by supporting my local candidates, Ellen Scarponi and Ruth Heath (House District 4), David Nesbitt (House District 26) and Christine Tappan (Senate District 17). Please vote Nov. 8.

John T. Goegel

Canterbury