I would suggest not letting this thread through, the letter is political already.
For my American friends: remember this is an international forum. When discussing your country's politics, be prepared that non-Americans on this forum can chime in and, oh shock, disagree. This leads to heated debate and quite often angry Americans on the forum, angry at the occasional european who dares to criticize while it is not their business to do so.
Sorry sounding like a moderator, my apologies, I'll shut up
Remains to give my
to mr Estes for his service during a time when the world was in need. May he rest in peace.