I am writing in response to my fellow Jews who are ardent supporters of Donald Trump, in many cases because of his support for Israel. This is the first time I have ever written a letter to publicly air my feelings. As my friends know, I am a very private person. But my feelings over the past years of the current president are reaching a breaking point and I need to speak out.
I was raised in a very passionate, close knit Jewish community. I have been actively involved since I was a young child to perpetuate the existence of the Jewish people and Israel. During my formative years at my synagogue and home, I was taught to be an ethical person. I was immersed in the love of Israel and have been fortunate to participate in amazing trips to Israel. So to set the record straight, I love our Jewish homeland Israel!
But to support our president solely because of Israel is a mistake. Our president is corrupt and unethical. Not the embodiment of what I was taught in my home or synagogue. Donald Trump was an embarrassment after Charlottesville, has continually lied, called people demeaning names, had extramarital affairs, made political decisions based on his businesses and self-interest, ridiculed the handicapped, set up a sham university, refused to pay contractors, put children in cages and many times acts like he’s part of the Mafia.
When reading the list of sins during our Yom Kippur service, I realized Trump has committed almost all the sins listed. Truly shocking!
My question is how can anyone who truly believes in the values and ethics of Judaism, feel that our president is the right person to lead our country? There must be at least one other candidate, who is both ethical and cares about the wonderful country of Israel, who will admirably represent the people in the United States.
Shirley Stettner
Olathe, Kansas
