Dear Governor Scott,

Where are you? We need you!

It’s long overdue for you to take a stand for Vermonters against the illegal and unconstitutional actions of the 47th president and his administration. Vermonters are losing their jobs, their First Amendment rights, their right to due process, their right to vote, and their autonomy. Our state is being bullied by a fascist along with the rest of the U.S.A. You already know all of this and yet have thus far failed to take a stand. Our U.S. congressional Representative and Senators are standing up for Vermont. Our Secretary of State and Attorney General are standing up for the law and Vermonters’ rights. Please join them! We need you!

This Saturday Senator Ruth Hardy organized an eye-opening panel of state officials. I was dismayed to learn of the outrageous budget shortfall projected by Treasurer Mike Pieciak and Representative Robin Scheu. If the federal assault continues unchecked, including devastating cuts to Medicaid, it’s in the billions and the “rainy day fund” is around $300 million. Sorry Governor, we’re sunk. Our Brave Little State has no hope of making up the difference. Please defend us. We need you!

Personally, my family needs you. We adopted our son through DCF, a tragic victim of physical abuse as a newborn infant. He suffered a life-altering brain injury and is dependent on SSI and Medicaid. Without these programs Vermont fails him all over again. Please speak up for him. He needs you!

I am pleading with you, do the right thing by Vermont and for America, for the U.S. Constitution. Speak up! We need you.

Heather McConville Durante

Ripton