"SHAME: Trump is tactless, arrogant, demanding, loud, ignorant, thin-skinned, revengeful, self-serving; a bigot, a prevaricator, bully, and misogynist. This person is representing the United States of America to the rest of the world and he is a total embarrassment.

"ANGER: He, his advisers and department heads are systematically reversing as many of the laws they can that benefit the long-term environment, preparations for climate change, citizens' health and well-being. He is lifting regulations on financial institutions and industry, thus helping the 1% (including himself, his relatives, and others in his administration) become even more wealthy at the expense of the 99%. He is defiantly refusing to adhere to the long-held traditions of federal officeholders by not revealing his income tax returns and his conflicts of interest.

"FEAR: He is ignorant of world history and geography, international relations and diplomacy, and has no clear policy for dealing with other countries. He contradicts himself constantly, is unpredictable, and uses his power as Commander in Chief of the military to react on whim, with no thought given to the consequences. He is turning the attitudes of other countries against us, thus emboldening terrorists. SUMMARY: Donald J. Trump is unqualified to manage the serious issues confronting the office of President. His temperament is unsuited for handling crises. He is a danger to the United States and to the world as a whole."

Susan Beard

Rutland, Vermont