READERS WRITE: APR. 18

Comey more likely election influence than Russians

Accusations of Russia interference in the presidential election are a forgone conclusion, if you believe the Left. It is not a question of “if it did it occur,” but only by whom in their 100 percent-convinced minds. Well, over a year into unprecedented levels of investigations by government committees, FBI directors, media sources and who knows who, the question remains unfounded. If you are truthfully looking for the one person who may have affected the outcome of the election, then you must be blind. Ask Hillary. Ask Pelosi. Ask Schumer. They all agree, and if you are truthful with yourself, there is no doubt about it. That man is James Comey!

BENNIE WILLIAMS, MARIETTA

America must now support time-honored principles

Our country was founded on principles of freedom and justice – freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and a system of justice designed to protect the innocent and punish the guilty. It has not always been perfect, but we have always been guided by these ideals. Our cherished values and our honorable institutions are now under attack. For months, we have listened to President Trump disparage lifelong public servants whose greatest goals have been to protect and serve. As the state chair of the Georgia chapter of Lawyers for Good Government, a nonpartisan organization of more than 125,000 lawyers nationwide, I write to urge my fellow citizens to stand against this unprecedented attack on our democratic institutions and to join us in demanding that Congress pass S 2644, a bipartisan bill introduced this week by Senators Graham, Tillis, Coons and Booker which ensures judicial review of the removal of the special counsel. I urge senators Isakson and Perdue to become co-sponsors and seek its swift passage in Congress. The future of our democracy is at stake, and it is time for all of us to stand up for the rule of law.

ELIZABETH FINN JOHNSON, CHAIR, GEORGIA CHAPTER, LAWYERS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT