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We should ask today’s protestors, demonstrating against Coronavirus restrictions, the same question. They want restrictions loosened or eliminated, but many health experts warn COVID-19 could rebound, spreading rapidly. Our seniors would be among the most vulnerable. So Grandma (and Grandpa) would have the plug pulled on them – sacrificed to perpetuate the conspiracy theory that Coronavirus is a media or Democratic hoax. Even after 58,000 U.S. deaths (more than in the Vietnam War), some true believers still buy that myth.

Finally, something we can (almost) all agree on: We have heroes and angels among us, thank God. Front-line warriors in the Coronavirus siege – risking their own lives, showing amazing courage and compassion – qualify for that title. Medical personnel, first responders, drivers and supermarket workers delivering and stocking essential goods, among others, deserve our appreciation.

Giving credit where due, President Trump (FINALLY) admitted COVID-19 is serious, and more deadly, than he thought – with 100,000 U.S. deaths predicted and 240,000 possible. Trump claims he knew how bad it was: “I knew it could be horrible, and I knew it could be, maybe, good. I want to give people a feeling of hope.” (March 31) Moderates prefer presidents tell us the truth, then how TOGETHER we’ll deal with it.

Some Democratic presidential candidates are making a potentially fatal campaign mistake – outlandish promises to their left-wing base. This strategy, conventional political wisdom for years, often succeeded. But Donald Trump has smashed conventional wisdom, with his “Bull in a China Shop” style (some might call it “Bulls**t in a Russia Shop” instead).

Will we someday give thanks we had leaders such as Trump, Nunes, Jordan, Gardner and Graham to inspire us? Will they compare favorably with historic figures like Washington? If these are the best and brightest one of our major political parties can come up with, I’m not optimistic about our future.

Democrats began their quest to retake the White House from their least-favorite Republican President by forming their customary circular firing squad – shooting each other down, rather than their opponent.

Hating others because they have different beliefs, or look different, is an EXTREME attitude, not a Moderate one – and decidedly un-American.

The recent passing of former President George H.W. Bush highlighted a value seemingly lost in America today: civility.

The stark differences between leadership styles of the late Senator John McCain and President Donald Trump could not have been more clearly illustrated than after McCain’s death in August, 2018.

We Modern Moderates have core values that we do our best to uphold – and we expect our leaders to set a good example and uphold them, too. These values are neither Left- nor Right-Wing, and Democrats and Republicans should be able to agree on them (if nothing else). We believe they are crucial, have stood the test of time, and are essential for citizens of a democracy to follow.