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Dear Editor;
A close Ukrainian friend sent me an email so graphic in describing the horror she witnessed performing her duty for Ukraine the Chronicle wouldn't print it. Ukrainians, both soldier and civilian, are fighting to the death for their country and enduring horrific war crimes. I am skeptical many Americans would fight for America. Too many Americans are complacent in the freedom provided by the blood and sacrifice of me and my fellow veterans.
Twice Biden said he was running for Senate during the 2020 campaign.
His mental decline was obvious. There is no excuse voting for senility for the toughest job in the world. Biden and his voters have blood on their hands not only of my fellow 13 soldiers from the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal but of all the bloodshed in this preventable useless war. This is a tough love statement. Biden isn't even running the country, his unelected aides are. Is that what you voted for?
Despite Trump's unpresidential tweets, he brought troops home, kept the peace, brokered peace deals in the Middle East, brought justice reform with the First Step Act, reformed the VA with 2 bills, VA accountability and doctor's choice, and kept the economy strong so the poor could make ends meet. Inflation is an assault on the poor. Facts matter. Biden has failed completely.
The greatest threat to the USA is from the Marxist/Socialist anti-scientific, unprincipled, and unconstitutional positions of the new Democrat Party. The Supreme Court nominee, Jackson, a woman, can't define what a woman is! Just look at the absurdity of biological males destroying womens sports!
The woke left is defined by its ignorance and hypocrisy. JFK and FDR are rolling in their graves.
I have had great mentors in my life including my parents, grandparents, teachers, historical figures, friends, and best of all, Jesus. Included in my mentors are
2 strong black Americans, Drill Sergeant Green and Dr. Thomas Sowell. More than ever, America needs the unparalleled brilliance and wisdom of Dr. Sowell. His scholarship and wisdom are unequalled among all living Americans. He is an American treasure and his contributions to economics, history, and sociology are enormous.
He has authored dozens of books and over 100 videos on youtube feature him. Dr. Sowell's life story too is the epitome of the American dream fulfilled.
My prayer is for wisdom in voting this November and us getting back to the justness of the Constitution that has served us so well. God bless America!

Gregory Erickson
former US Army Infantryman
My oath never expired!
Dodgeville, WI