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Break free from the politics of lies

American values, free enterprise, states rights, government interference, voter fraud and amnesty to name a few are buzzwords that highlight Republicans’ bigotry.

I am black and have spent my entire life here. I know how life would be were it not for the hated federal government.

Make America great again is simply a call to arms for the old guard. Gerrymandering has resulted in a crop of S.C. politicians who don’t represent the will of the people. Voters need to get educated.

Stanley Cooks

Columbia

This story was originally published September 26, 2017 at 1:08 PM with the headline "Break free from the politics of lies."

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