To The Editor:

“The most important election in our lifetime.” We’ve all heard these words before but this time it really does matter who wins.

We deserve elected officials who will take an oath to defend the constitution, not swear allegiance to an individual.

Who will put country over party and the needs of their constituents over the desires of a tyrant.

Who will support our allies, not praise dictators.

Who believe that climate change is an existential threat to the planet.

Who believe in reproductive freedom without government interference.

Who believe that the economy should work for everyone, not just for billionaires.

Who believe that people should have more rights than guns.

Who believe in the peaceful transfer of power and the rule of law.

Who believe that the separation of church and state is still an important principle.

Who believe in governing, not grandstanding and retribution.

Who believe that we are all created equal.

Who believe in democracy — as long as we can keep it.

We need — Kamala Harris and Tim Walz!

We need — Chris Murphy and Jahana Hayes!

We need — Michelle Embree Ku and Rob Blanchard!

Kathy Quinn

Newtown