ELECTION: Of gloom and glory

The presidential election is over. Thank goodness! But this is not the time to gloat or let gloom overshadow the fact that we are all free Americans, with exceptional liberties. Those who gloat may become those of gloom, if expectations fall short of their desires. Those of gloom may find that many of their desires become reality. Today, we are a politically divided nation with one candidate winning the popular vote and the other winning the majority of votes in the Electoral College. Until the Constitution is amended, it stands as written and Donald Trump is our president-elect.

Hillary is disappointed — rightfully so. But if she is truly concerned about other nations’ image of America, then she should encourage her boisterous followers to go home and make their desires and expectations known to the senators and representatives who will be representing them after January’s inauguration.

Mass deportation, canceling of health care and major changes in foreign policy will not happen without Congressional approval and that is going to take considerable persuasion and time.

The demonstrators will have time to present their case in a lawful manner. During his recent interview with Leslie Stahl, Trump requested his followers stop harassing Latinos and return the nation to calm.

It is time to set aside our wrangling and vitriolic language. The nation deserves better from all of us. Greet each day with a smile — not a frown; with open minds — not closed minds; with determination — not destructive actions; with hope — not despair; while asking God’s help to unite us again.

LEONARD BRANT

Post Falls