Letter to the editor: Joe Biden's 'goodness'

Erstwhile conservative S.E. Cupp’s take on the Biden family album displayed at the DNC convention inspired her to pronounce them “good people” (“I’m voting for Biden because he’s a good person — and why that matters”). She may have to revise her sentiment upon learning that the supposed blind-date-to-bliss romance story being peddled by the couple is in reality the result of an adulterous affair, according to Jill’s ex-husband.

Ozzie & Harriet they ain’t. Moreover, in his early days in politics in the ’70s and ’80s, Joe would often recount his days as an active civil rights activist, participating in marches, sit-ins and desegregation efforts that we now know are embellished or imaginary.

Additional examples of his “goodness” can be found when he asserted his intellect to be higher than that of an audience member at a campaign stop, while proclaiming higher academic achievement than law school records show. Another time, he snapped at and called an event attendee fat (something he denied), and challenged him to a push-up contest. He is especially kind to children, as, during his days as a lifeguard, he found joy by having children rub the hair on his legs; he also said he loved having children climb on his lap.

And speaking of children, I believe he used his office to ensure that his own son, Hunter, will succeed as a multi-national business executive despite no qualifying experience.

Cupp closes by saying, “Goodness matters more than ever before.” Maybe November will get his just reward for all of his.

Bill McMaster

Delmont