Viewpoints 12-15-16

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George H. Lambert, Washington, D.C. — I strongly believe that President-elect Trump clearly has an interest in terms of supporting all of the country. It's time for the country to come together. Obviously the campaign was a very rough campaign, but at this time the administration or the [GOP] can't cast off half of the country. The Urban League is an organization that will weigh in on particular of how we can be of support and continue to serve persons of color.
Johnny Wilson, Charlotte, North Carolina — To be honest, I can't even answer this question, because I have lost interest … since that man became president. I lost interest because I was confused on how he won, and how he's going to take over. He has no knowledge in politics. Yes, he's a businessman, but I don't see how that will transfer over to government. I don't feel that he has the experience. The people that he's selecting for these positions, to my knowledge, have ran for things and failed, so to me they aren't qualified either.
Patricia Terrell, Washington, D.C. — I think it's whatever the black community does to take advantage of the situation. … Like, these are his policies — how do we find a way to take advantage?
Sandy Allen, Washington, D.C. — We've lived through Reaganomics, we lived through slavery and we will live through Donald Trump.