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Pocono RecordReader wonders if republicans are being two-faced

Republicans support the coal industry. Republicans support the fracking industry. Fracking gas has slashed demand for coal,and shut down many coal companies. ( yet, still, they blame the Democrats for the shutdowns). So, I ask: where do Republicans really stand? Aren't they being two-faced?

Sabrina Zak, Saylorsburg

With the Presidential election just weeks away and the coronavirus still lingering in the U.S., many Americans are asking themselves: is it safe to vote in-person? As a doctor, I can confidently say, yes. For months, Americans have been slowly moving back to their pre-pandemic lives by going to the grocery store, restaurants, and shopping malls all while abiding by social distancing and facial covering guidelines. Why would we treat in-person voting differently? Zeke Emanuel, a former member of the Obama administration, University of Pennsylvania oncologist and bioethicist commented, [y]ou dont want people to be disenfranchised by the pandemic, and you should encourage people that its safe. Its like shopping. Weve battled the coronavirus for the majority of the year, and by now, we know how to manage the risks. Our vulnerable populations, including elderly citizens and those with pre-existing health conditions should consider resources such as absentee or mail-in ballots. But the majority of Americans should feel as safe voting in-person as they would going to the grocery store.

Robert Campbell, president of Central PA Anesthesia in Lebanon.

As a refugee from a socialist country many years ago, I value the freedoms this wonderful country has given my family. He is pro-life, pro-law and order, pro-law enforcement, pro-veterans, pro-First Amendment of free speech, pro-Second Amendment right to own a gun, pro-school choice for our children, pro-freedom of religion, pro-legal immigration (how I came here), pro-respect for our flag. He is for energy independence. He is against sanctuary cities that protect criminals and against removing statues of our history. Trump is against stacking the Supreme Court members and he is pro-fracking, which is important for Pa. Our children must learn our history with the 1776 project and not be indoctrinated with liberal falsehoods. We need to teach pride and love for our country. America is a great country, and I want it to stay that way. Voting for Biden and his party will fundamentally change our country.

Rita von Schwedler, Tannersville

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