LOGIC: Try this on

It’s not often I see Trump opponents try to use logic to support their point of view. Thus, I applaud J. Strobel’s attempt in his letter to the editor the other day. Unfortunately, coming to a logical conclusion needs to begin with real facts, not semi-truths or half-baked beliefs. And therein lies the problem with his Aristotelian Syllogism conclusion: “Anyone who supports Trump is a traitor to the principles of democracy.”

One could use the same kind of logic to state: Nancy Pelosi is a crazy Trump hater (probably truer than not); Democrats support Nancy: therefore all Democrats are crazy.

Sure, there seems to be a ring of truth to it, but just like Mr. Strobel’s conclusion, it’s not based on real facts. I realize most Democrats did not vote for Trump, but also assume many want the best for the country (no matter who the president is). Sadly, that doesn’t seem to be the case for all.

M. BUZGA

Coeur d’Alene