Criticism of president fuels destruction

Wow, the June 12 article written by Herald columnist Tom Burke and printed in the Herald’s Opinion section really shows the paper’s political bent and total lack of responsibility to the community.

With all the turmoil and violence between pro-President Trump, anti-Trump groups and criminals such as Antifa and anarchists you choose to print that opinion peace that will no doubt fuel more destruction.

Ken George

Everett

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