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Letter: A display of disrespect

Editor, Gazette-Journal:
To those who watched President Trump speak to Congress and all the dignitaries: Did you see what happened
Especially when he introduced the wife of an officer who was killed in the line of duty to honor him.
Then he introduced the family of the young woman who was murdered, to honor her memory.
How about introducing the young boy still fighting cancer—dressed in a police uniform who dreams of serving that way one day, knowing he might not live that long.
Then the young man whose desire is to follow the men in his family to serve our country and be accepted at a military school.
When each of the regular American families stood to receive applause and love and honor, not one Democrat stood, nor applauded. These families are not politicians nor did they seek out recognition.
Such a public display of disrespect and uncaring tells a powerful truth. They speak loud and long about how they are for all Americans and how much they care for their every day issues.
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