Below are 16 words, randomly listed, that are half negative and half positive. I ask readers to select and circle just the negative words.

Vulgar. Honest. Dignified. Cruel. Trustworthy. Liar. Adulterer. Racist. Articulate. Thoughtful. Respected. Blowhard. Egotist. Insensitive. Honorable. Compassionate.

If you selected the eight negative words correctly, you have just described the current president of the United States.

Now forget Democrat and forget Republican. Please look at the words in their entirety and, as an American, try to realize the truth and enormity of these descriptions, which are shown throughout the world almost every day. How satisfying it would be if this great country had a president who exemplified those other eight words.

God bless America.

Lee Nugent

Peoria