A response to Rhodes

Reader Michael Rhodes evidently needs a dictionary for the proper definition of a democracy and republic, even a republic is ruled by popular vote. Nowhere did I suggest United States of America citizens to not vote _ I simply discussed the worth of a vote and how its value is greatly reduced in the electoral process and can result in the candidate with the most votes losing.

As to President Putin, it was stated that his government was not leaning towards a Democracy; regardless, the thoughts of this power leader cannot be ignored.

– David Easterla

Maryville