There has already been a surge in hate crimes against people emboldened by Trump and his hate speech on the campaign trail. As a reality star and manipulative narcissist, Trump used every distasteful tactic to gain publicity and win the election. He has won - and now that he's gotten what he wants he should come out and curb the bleeding of America.

In a time when it's crucial to combat climate change, our country can not afford to appoint a denier as the head of the EPA position. 46 years ago, the EPA was created because our American rivers were so contaminated that they burst into flames and smog-filled skies were over our country's beautiful cities. That was only 46 years ago. We can not go back 46 years with Myron Ebell.

In the days since the election, I have been among older Americans voicing their disgust with the election, with the awful man elected, and the Republicans who want to dismantle the health and welfare institutions we and our families depend on to get by. We are thought to be old and quiet, with no power because of our age. But we will be heard. We are Americans. It is our right to be heard and we claim it.

The voters of the United States, by popular vote, have chosen HIllary Clinton. Missing and uncounted ballots in Durham, NC and 800 mail in ballots in Florida, not received, would have made her the winner in these states. The orders of Federal Judge ruling WI was ignored! An investigation is demanded by the voters of these United States, to rectify this issue to a satisfactory resolution, giving Secretary Clinton the votes cast for her, and a response to voters before the Electoral College votes December 19, 2016.

There have been multiple reports of children, teens, and adults being verbally and/or physically abused or harassed since President-Elect Trump won the election. We believe our leaders need to cast aside their political agendas and stand together against this sort of behavior for the good of the country. It's time to publicly state an intention to stand up for those being targeted and vow to protect those who can't protect themselves.

I am very concerned about conflicts of interest in Trump's business dealings that could jeopardize US security.

THIS IS A CALL FOR ACTION BY PRESIDENT OBAMA. Please share as you see fit. The GOP actions in the defeat of Al Gore -- by election tampering in Florida and calling for the decision by the SUPREME COURT -- is the precedent. The Senate has abrogated and excused itself from its duty to advise and consent on President Obama's choice for the Supreme Court. The President should immediately appoint Merrick Garland to the vacant seat on the Supreme Court since we are in a time of national crisis. A full Court is needed to guide the nation in the difficult days ahead. The President has been given that right by the decision of the Senate to withhold its required Constitutional action to advise and consent on the nomination. The Senate leadership has stated that their decision is final. Following the appointment, the President and a legal team of prominent Americans, must submit to the Court that Donald Trump is UNIQUELY UNQUALIFIED and of dubious character, with many lawsuits pending, including one for the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The decision of the Court would be final, just as it was in the decision where Al Gore was denied the Presidency. Proudly submitted, BAYARD CHANNING HILLWAY, PhD

I have noticed, going door to door during this election season, that too many people are getting their "news" from sources with no regard for the facts. Even in my own area, Brookhaven Town, there is a deep divide between the majority and the intellectuals who work at Brookhaven Lab or Stony Brook University. By getting to know kids in communities other than their own, the next generation of voters will be exposed to information and opinions outside their own familial and local biases.

The Democratic National Committee's Superdelegates are elected by no one and are free to support any candidate for the presidential nomination, regardless of the vote of the people. GET BACK THE VOICE OF THE DEMOCRATIC WORKING CLASS!

Republican legislative leaders want to add two more justices to the State Supreme Court to keep the court’s GOP majority. They’re upset that voters replaced Republican Supreme Court Justice Bob Edmonds with Democrat Mike Morgan – which would give the Democrats a 4-3 majority on the high court. contact information: http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/members/reports/room-phone.pl?Chamber=Senate&viewType=normal

It is illegal in this country for anybody to claim election victory by fraud. Donald Trump is no exception.

People need to be thinking about what rule changes Obama made that need to be preserved as those are what can easily disappear on January 21st. Most of them have not been talked about in the campaign. Like the changes in the overtime laws that take effect December lst. There are a number of conditions that exempt people from being paid overtime- one is the type of salaried job that can be made exempt. Exemption is also dependent on the job’s salary level. The current level for exemption is $23,660 per year (about $11.37 an hour) set 12 years ago. This is less that what it costs to live in Madison Wi (much less New York, Chicago or San Francisco). Earn more than that in some jobs and you do not get paid for over time Obama used a rather low amount for the new exemption level $47,892 (about $22.83 an hour)- this is based on the 40th percentile for the lowest American regional market. He also indexed it for inflation so that such a large jump will not occur again. It will have two effects, people in the targeted job categories who earn near the exemption level will get raises. People in lower wage positions will either get overtime or other people will be hired to help them. This may be an issue that resonates with many Trump supporters a point of unity. Save Over Time is one logical grassroots effort for the next 60 days to focus Trump on the policies needed to make America great again. I am sure there are more. Do not just share the position - many lower income Trump supporters are not online- create a small leaflet with a call to action on the bottom - Something simple - SAVE OVER TIME - a couple of sentences and write Donald Trump c/o the White House- the point is to focus on rule changes and force these issues before the inauguration start focusing on the details as opposed to the sound bytes