Well done, Jamie. As one of the Eisenhower era responders, once again you do us proud with your clarity of thought and word. I am a former political hack. You wrote clearly and concisely of the political, moral and ethical quandaries we face in much better detail than I in my article. https://medium.com/@markjjanssen/hope-and-optimism-25626dcd9dc2

For those who disparage political parties, this is the system we have. Until it is replaced with something better the only way to make change is to work through it. Going around is merely an elusion. If someone does not comprehend what you say, they are indeed lucky. Now there are endless bookshelves discussing our histories, the sociology and psychology of a part of what comprises us.

If people are determined to vote for the fascists and go to hell, there isn't a damn thing we can do for them. However, we don't have to go with them. LGBTQ+ communities and individuals have a long, proud history of struggle against our oppressors. This is not the time to give up.