21 October 2020
Dear Lynette,
Do you remember in the early 1970s, when we were all in college, that the prevailing conspiracy theory was that Martin Luther King Jr. was a front man for the Russians and that the Civil Rights movement was a plot to turn America communist?
Well, as we look back over the past 50 years, none of that came true. It was nothing more than a ploy by well-meaning conservatives to strike fear in our hearts. Spreading conspiracies continues to be the political pastime by every persuasion.
I’m weary of the fear generated by conspiracy theories, like those described freely and convincingly in the video you shared. So I will not share it, as you’ve requested.
That is one of the major reasons so many in our family will not vote for Trump. We’ve never had a president like him who sows fear and division through conspiracy theories.
We are not going to heal or save America through fear...or through thinking that God would ever work through an adulterous, self-centered, profane, unethical, dishonest bully to rescue this nation. The divinely inspired Constitution will only survive if enough citizens are moral.
And I personally believe President Trump has caused more damage to our Constitutional government than any one man in modern history because he has irrevocably yanked down the already declining morality of America.
Lynette, let me share one more thing with you…
When Vivienne sent her letter to the family expressing dismay over the attacks she received from family members, I was stunned that she received very few responses from my siblings. I know they don’t agree with her political feelings, but I thought at the least some of them would write, “I’m sorry you’ve been hurt. I may not agree with you, but there is no justification for family to attack each other over politics”...or something like that.
Silence from those we love was as painful as the attacks. Your letter was very gracious and she appreciated it very much.
But you’ll find interesting that responses poured in from the next generation. Cousins from every Lewis family (except Duraye’s and Wick’s) wrote in response—sympathizing and expressing their deep disgust with Trump and his fear mongering.
Vivienne and I came away with a new appreciation for this next generation. They see how politicians use fear tactics to divide our country and they don’t want any part of it.
Lynette, in my opinion, it’s time for us to set aside our preaching and posturing. It’s time to listen to our children and not insist they listen to us. It’s their turn. It's their America and their future now.
I hope this doesn’t offend. Our family loves you and we will always love you. I’m sure you, too, will be glad when this election is over.
Crismon
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