‘Choice between freedom and despotism’

America is at a crossroads. We are about to decide whether we continue as a democracy or live under a dictatorship.

The Heritage Society is working with Donald Trump on Project 2025, a 900-page document outlining how he can transform our republic into an autocracy.

The plan is for Trump to take partisan control of the Department of Justice, the FBI, the Department of Commerce, the FCC, and the Federal Trade Commission, and to replace all the civil servants with people whose only qualification is loyalty to him.

Project 2025 explains how Trump can deploy the military for domestic law enforcement by invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807. It offers a blueprint on how he can jail his political opponents, take over local law enforcement, and end the separation of church and state.

In an Orwellian twist, they even want to purge terms like “reproductive rights” from all laws and federal regulations.

What can we expect if Trump gets re-elected?

* A nationwide ban on abortion and contraception.

* A repeal of civil liberties and workers’ protections.

* Cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

* Canceling health care for 45 million Americans.

* A dictatorship on Day 1.

If Trump gets back in office, he’s not leaving.

How can we prevent this? By voting Democratic up and down the ballot.

We can argue about policy differences later. Right now, the choice is between freedom and despotism.

Many before us have fought and died for our liberty. All we have to do is vote.

Philip Riffe

Hesperus