Native Loudouner, proud to vote Democrat in 2020

Dear Editor:

I grew up in Loudoun when Round Hill was still a small, sleepy farming town. People had political differences, but we operated from a common set of facts learned from the same newspapers, and the same network TV coverage. Today, we need to work harder to reach outside our cable news, talk radio, and social media bubbles. One way of cutting through the noise is to go straight to the source.

Covid-19 disrupted the Republican National Convention, so the GOP kept the 2016 platform and promised a new one in 2024. Essentially, Republicans promise to continue to support President Trump, who has not articulated any specific goals or agenda for a second term. 

In contrast, the Democrats have proposed detailed, credible plans for protecting the environment, creating green energy jobs, rebuilding infrastructure, and investing in our communities and education. These plans are all available online at joebiden.com/joes-vision/.

Anyone learning about these plans exclusively through conservative media will not get the full picture. For example, they may think Democrats will raise taxes on average Americans, while proposed funding comes from raising taxes only on income over $400,000 per year. The American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, estimated that the Biden tax plan would result in lower taxes except for the richest 5 percent, increase revenue by $2.4 Trillion over 10 years, and reduce the GDP by less than 0.02 percent. Goldman Sachs (not exactly radical left) said a Democratic victory would boost the economy, and spur job growth. 

The Democrats’ plans for the future give me hope. I want leaders who will listen to science on fighting Covid-19, and protecting the environment. I want leaders who will give everyone in this country access to affordable health care, and protect those with pre-existing conditions. I want leaders who will work to find solutions to systemic injustice. I want leaders who will support our international allies. I want leaders who will make out country safer, stronger, more equitable, more prosperous, and more respected in the world. For all these reasons, I have cast my early vote for Joe Biden, Mark Warner, and Jennifer Wexton.

Susan Stowe
Round Hill

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