Submitted by Karen Schafer, Rio Rancho
Dear Editor,
Many deplorable things are happening because of the Trump administration’s policies. Many people have listed them, so I won’t do that. I will only mention my shock, dismay and disbelief that a United States Senator was thrown to the floor and handcuffed.
This action is truly reminiscent of so many authoritarian regimes. Then the insult, and indignity of the action is compounded as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Senator Alex Padilla of lunging toward her and threatening her. That is a lie. The Senator was only trying to ask a question at a news conference. His only crime is that of being a Democrat.
Surely other United States Senators, whether Republican or Democrat, found this action unacceptable. They should band together to support one of their own. Someone must be held accountable.
I am very sad to lose the America that I love and grew up in.