In the election’s wake: Hope

In the election’s wake: Hope Nov 12, 2026 1 min read To the editor: I’m looking forward to the future.  For the first time in 10 years I have hope in my heart.  Democracy wins and the requests of the voters were front and center voted for trust, truth, affordability, accountability,  integrity.  There is backlash against  corruption, greed, careless spending and decisions that hurt the American people like tariffs on all goods that are imported. Could the messages for hope  be stronger?  The cruel ads on the TV were disgusting and did not stop on TikTok, Instagram and the news reporting misinformation. I will be watching financial security: money, fair wages, opportunities for work, access to food and basic needs,  women’s health issues, freedom and personal choice, safety and stability, hope for the future, trustworthy and truthful leadership, Democracy and voter representation. No one can take away my right or your right  to speak, write letters or postcards to politicians, media or newspapers. Stay alert and remember public sentiment is everything. “In this age, in this country public sentiment is everything.  With it nothing can fail; against it nothing will succeed.” -Abraham Lincoln Kathleen Callard North Fort Myers