There are many painful images of the recent election, but one of the most despicable is a photo of Governor Scott exiting the voting booth announcing with pride his vote for Vice President Harris. Is his apparent glee intended to mollify a months-long disappointment in him?

While many courageous Republican politicians refused to support a man who has no sense of humanity, decency, or humility, the Governor remained silent. As a governor who was recently purported to be the most popular in the country, he has an obligation to speak the truth.

Recognition requires responsibility. He accepted the former and avoided the latter. He chose silence, and silence is approval. Scott’s prideful smile as he exits the booth demonstrates self-interest and shallowness.

John Beattie

Salisbury