Ohio threatening to steal voice of millions of voters. Undemocratic antics must stop.
Ohio's small 'd' problem
In commenting on the issue of President Joe Biden being on the Ohio ballot in November, Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) said, “I think it’s a Democratic problem.”
No, Sen. Huffman, it is a democratic problem with a small “d” that the legislature can easily solve as it has done in the past by allowing nominations only 60 days before the election.
Our view: Biden should be on the ballot. Alabama gets it — Why don't Ohio Republicans?
It could even be 67 days this year. The fact that it has been done in the past raises a question as to a justification for a 90-day requirement to begin with.
You also have admitted a legal challenge probably would be successful. Stop wasting everyone’s time and resources. Stop threatening to disenfranchise millions of Ohio voters in November.
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And, Democratic National Committee, finally figure out how to read a calendar to complete a nominating convention in time to meet the deadlines in those states with longer qualification deadlines.
Toba Feldman, Columbus
Trump voters need to think harder
Re "If you are tired of evil vote Trump," April 21 by Jo Simmons: President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass comprehension immigration reform only to be rejected by the Republicans.
Millions of Americans are living with extreme abortion bans even for rape, incest, and when the fetus is not viable. Doctors are threatened with jail time for assisting with or providing an abortion.
Grocery stores control their own prices. They raise prices when they see an opportunity to make money for themselves and shareholders.
Government does not control gas prices.
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Instead of helping Americans, MAGA Republicans have fought every effort to make mega-corporations pay their fair share in taxes.
Why would you vote for a narcissistic, egotistical con man who has 91 legal charges against him? The Republican party is all puppets with one master.
Jane Thomas, Columbus
'Stupider' than stupid
When I see polls on the bizarre number of Americans who apparently think Donald Trump is a suitable person to lead this country, I think of George Carlin’s remark, "Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that."
Jay Smith, Columbus
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
— George Carlin (@TheGeorgeCarlin) May 8, 2013
Disasters strike but volunteers on the ready
The Dispatch recently reported that, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Buckeye State ranked No. 1 in the nation for the most tornadoes so far this year: 38 — not counting the two on April 17.
Clearly not a win for Ohioans.
However, there is a win for Ohioans because of the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster network of nonprofit agencies and organizations who respond after disasters hit.
Using the 4Cs: coordinate, cooperate, communicate, and collaborate, Ohio VOAD’s mission is to bring together non-profit organizations that provide disaster response services and foster effective responses to the people of Ohio.
When the recent tornadoes went through Logan, Delaware and several other counties one of our members was providing hundreds of meals to first responders and survivors within a day.
First responders (local police and fire, Red Cross, utility companies, etc.) handle 15 percent of the impact of disasters. The remaining 85 percent of recovery is handled by volunteers. That’s where Ohio VOAD steps in and stays. Their niche is long-term recovery.
Erin Cordle, chair, Ohio VOAD
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio GOP threatening to disenfranchise millions of Ohio voters
