Governor Phil Scott is far too quiet when it comes to disavowing the values of his party. Unlike Republicans at the federal level, he says he believes in due process for all — something so obvious it should not even need to be said. He even says that we need to address climate change — even if he vetoes much of the legislation that would do just that. But for how long will he be able to be a member of that party without feeling the pressure of their corruption? What strings are attached to any Republican running for office who accepts their support, financial or otherwise? He says we must not give in to the fear and chaos being stoked at the federal level, but how can we feel safe when Republicans no longer even stand up for the Constitution and the rule of law? When Republicans stand by while their party allows the executive branch to steal our data, deport our neighbors, and fire dedicated public servants for no cause? And that’s just the beginning. If Governor Scott wants to continue to govern in this state, he needs to make a clear break from the party of Trump. Every Republican in office should stand up loudly and firmly against the radically anti-American stance of their party, not stand by as they dismantle our most essential rights.

Carolyn Kuebler

Middlebury