To the Editor:
I am an Independent voter. I have always voted for the candidate, not the party. I was asked recently why I will not vote for Donald Trump. Here’s why:
In 1984, my son was born. He was a delightful baby, and our family had to realize even if he had Down syndrome, he could still do well in this world. Our family, friends and the community encouraged us to find resources that could help him be all that he could be. We were lucky there were programs to do just that.
August 3, 2016
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