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Stop the whining

In all my years as an active participant in the political arena, I have never witnessed so many government leaders acting like spoiled children on a school playground, whining that they did not get their way, regarding the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.

In 1972, when Sen. George McGovern lost in a landslide to Richard Nixon, I was very devastated and disappointed, but I accepted the results and moved on. In 2000, when I cast my vote for Al Gore only to see him win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote and then in the Supreme Court, I accepted it and moved on. I did not boycott the inauguration.

In 2008, I did not support Obama, but I supported the results and moved on. I did not boycott his inauguration. In 2016, I did not vote Democratic or Republican in the presidential election, although I did vote for Bernie Sanders in the primary. But I accepted the results and moved on.

That is our American way. Regardless of who won, the election is over and we as Americans do not boycott a presidential inauguration that has been a part of American tradition for over 200 years, regardless of political affiliation.

After being a registered Democrat for 45 years, its time for me to switch to a third party.

Michael John Kelly, Harrells

Untimely death

I was saddened today to read of the cruel and untimely death of The Buzz. And even more distressed to hear that it is to be replaced by what I am calling Short Little Notes to the Editor.

Anonymity is what has made The Buzz so popular. A great many people (business owners and professionals) would be reluctant to make a public stand on a subject that may be somewhat divisive. It is the same reason you would not put a political sign in a store window.

Sadly, I predict that any wit and much wisdom that saw the light of day in The Buzz will no longer be shared. RIP Buzz! Your days here were too few!

Robert Barham, Wilmington

Celias sufferings

Celia Rivenbark is a talented journalist/columnist who became caught up in the group think of the progressive movement (bless her heart). I have been a fan of hers and a loyal reader for many years. I am also a conservative who is extremely pleased with the results of the recent elections, especially the election of Donald Trump.

It is not charitable to find joy in another persons angst, but Celias political rants since the election have been pure icing on the cake.

Bob Clark, Wilmington

Likes StarNews

I had to smile reading two letters recently complaining about the political left and one insinuating the StarNews was biased in its reporting. Since you chose to publish the letter, I doubt that you are at all.

Certainly, in my opinion as a liberal Democrat, I am often tempted to write and complain that too many conservative commentators/reporters are in the StarNews. But then the next day, I read something else that delights me.

I find the StarNews fair and balanced and just quickly pass over the conservative opinions Im not interested in. I am a faithful subscriber and will continue to be. I still love the feel of the black and white in my hands; dont even mind ink stains. Keep up the good work, StarNews. Kudos to the editors and staff.

M.Y. Dawson, Wilmington

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