William Penn, the founder of our commonwealth, was an advocate for religious and personal freedom for all people who came to live here. As opposed to Doug Mastriano, the current Republican candidate for governor, whose inflammatory comments have appeared in newspapers all over the state, including his promise to overturn all statewide election results he disagrees with, his refusal to allow abortions to save a mother’s life, calling separation of church and state “a myth,” saying we should be fearful of Muslims being elected to Congress, and his hateful anti-LGBTQ remarks.
Mastriano has spoken at political events sponsored by right-wing activists known for their antisemitic rhetoric. Mastriano has told supporters God told him to run for governor, because he’s the candidate who can save Pennsylvania from its descent into evil. Many Pennsylvanians believe it’s extremely dangerous for political candidates to insert their religious beliefs into politics.
These are the reasons why Mastriano is feared.
Frances Weiss
White Oak