Whatever it is, I’m against it, I’m not for it. (Groucho Marx song in “Horsefeathers”)

A child will use “NO” to assert himself and gain authority. An adult must override the “NO” for the child’s benefit. With maturity the child will learn that “NO” will not get his way, and will prevent positive things from happening.

Today, “NO” is called resistance. Resistance has escalated to exaggerated predictions and even violence and attacks on property and people.

Simple facts are that we cannot continue to spend (or waste) at current levels, thrive with massive trade imbalances, support the growing national debt, absorb millions of migrants or allow criminals free entry.

It’s easy to say no, but difficult to build, or improve.

President Trump and Elon Musk are making real efforts to improve the country. Frivolous programs, waste and obvious fraud need to be eliminated. Their actions may be heavy-handed and there will be flaws but they will have a positive effect for the country. Constructive criticism and an occasional “no” will be necessary.

However, these require maturity, thought, work and cooperation. These are rare traits in the resistance sector. Continued blind resistance is just Horsefeathers.

Bruce Argall

Greensburg

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