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Think, don’t follow

By Staff | Jan 21, 2021

To the editor:

I am proud to say that my grandfather, who was drafted against his will into the Italian military, told me he defied Mussolini’s orders to shoot down American planes in Italy. He and his men stationed in Sardinia thought for themselves. When the general left, they used an Italian profanity, flicked their hand under their chins at him and chose to not discharge their weapons, and allowed American planes and troops to safely fly over the mountain-and win the war.

Think for yourselves, people. Don’t follow orders of right-wing fascists who promote hate or local citizens who blindly do!

My grandfather also said he met the princess of Italy, who Mussolini and Hitler sent to a concentration camp after she spied for the Allies. Many brave people risked their lives in World War II so we could be safe from another Hitler.

The GOP in Southwest Florida has failed America, they promoted Trump, who questioned a legitimate election, worked to undermine our democracy, spread propaganda and hate and emboldened a #coup for his gain.

All of you should #Resign, your judgement is poor and you are not fit to lead our community.

My grandparents did not come to this country so you could put a leader in office who weakens our nation. Shame on all of you.

C.A.Hughes, MSW

Cape Coral