Dear Editor,

I read with interest Jim Zbick’s column praising the Independence Day celebration ordered by President Donald Trump and paid for by the taxpayers of this country. I was surprised he did not also praise Mr. Trump for the history lesson. I had no idea that we had airports during the War of 1812, or was it the Revolution?

I also wonder if Jon Voight, who lectured on the evils of socialism and was praised by Mr. Zbick, realizes that Sweden and Norway, two prosperous democracies, have been governed by socialists for years.

Finally, Mr. Zbick seemed to think the extravaganza had nothing to do with the president’s re-election campaign. Within 24 hours of his appearance, the Trump re-election campaign was running ads featuring the rally.

Deborah Smith

Palmerton