To the editor: A Times article asks: “Is Trump immune to the law?” No, it's not, because if former President Trump was above the law, then he would be king.
The founders created our country to prevent kings from ever ruling. They had seen enough of the monarchy both in their erudite studies of history and in their up-close and personal encounter with George III of Great Britain.
They risked their lives to defeat authoritarianism in their time and forever, as long as their descendants could show the same kind of backbone. They established checks and balances in the government so that no one had too much power.
They put aside their egos and their wallets for the good of the country. It's called values.
So no, presidents are not immune to the law… hell no!
Norma Simon, Encinitas
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To the editor: The biggest fear of granting Trump, or any president, blanket immunity for illegal actions while in office is that individuals will no longer be held accountable or justified for their actions.
The January 6 riots could be just the tip of the iceberg if Trump or another autocrat becomes president.
Barbara Goodman, Rancho Mirage
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To the editor: His editorial on defending the former president's immunity concludes by saying: “Trump's attempt to have the courts grant him immunity from criminal liability represents a threat to democracy.”
I could not agree more.
But a disturbing paradox is that the same democracy we seek to protect can re-elect Trump to the presidency, whether or not he is criminally responsible.
William Goldman, Los Angeles
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To the editor: A president with complete immunity is called a dictator. Think about it.
We must protect our democracy.
Victoria Bodwell, Los Angeles
