I totally agree with Terry Templeman’s letter (Japan bombing anniversary reminds us of nuclear danger, Aug. 12, 2020). If we stockpile nuclear
 weapons, other countries will too. We will never know when one of those countries decides the U.S.
 needs to be “taught a lesson” and will let us have it with their nuclear bombs.

Now we have the current administration that wants to ignore all the treaties with other countries that
 prevent them from keeping nuclear weapons. It seems Donald Trump doesn’t see a need to keep 
nuclear weapons at a minimum. As Templeman wrote, Mr. Trump prefers to “let the bombs fall
 where they may.” This is our president’s idea of protection of the American citizens. It scares me and
 it should scare you.

This is only one thing to keep in mind when you vote this fall. Please, do the research and vote
 accordingly.

Kelly Marie Brady


Pendleton