Here’s to unpopular opinions
Congratulations to David Banov regarding his letter “Trump Critics Miss His Accomplishments.”
It takes real courage to buck the very popular tide of …
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Here’s to unpopular opinions
Congratulations to David Banov regarding his letter “Trump Critics Miss His Accomplishments.”
It takes real courage to buck the very popular tide of rampant, almost hysterical, Trump bashing. Deriding Mr. Trump and his family and every single thing that they say and do has become very “in,”very cool.
Hats off to the Local as well, not all newspapers would have printed his letter.
I am not a fan of Mr. Trump, but I am a big fan of the United States and having respect for the office of our President (Yes, Donald Trump is our President…get over it).
It took guts for Mr. Banov to post his letter, especially as he lives in Mt. Airy!
Justin Baxter
Wyndmoor
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Giving just a few minutes of your time to ensure a senior’s well-being can be highly rewarding. You might even save a life.
Dan Fratantoni
Director, Griswold Home Care of Chestnut Hill/Blue Bell
