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Letters to the Editor | Week of July 20-25, 2026
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
Democracy threatened
Following up on Mr. Italo Zarate and many others who constantly use the talking points of the Democrat Party, democracy in a nutshell is the selection of leaders, policies, laws, etc., through a voting process by the people!
Can someone tell me, using verifiable facts, how ar...
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Key takeaway Like appointing Kamala Harris as the Democrat Party candidate for the presidency in 2024 without a single vote cast by a single Democrat?
Why this matters in The McAllen
In the Rio Grande Valley, where the US-Mexico border plays a significant role in shaping local politics, the debate over democracy and voting rights takes on a unique flavor. The letters to the editor highlight the deep divisions in the community, with some residents accusing the Democratic Party of redefining democracy and others likening certain policies to Nazi-era tactics. As the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area continues to grow and diversify, the stakes for fair and transparent elections become increasingly high. The local Hispanic population, in particular, has a significant interest in ensuring that voting rights are protected and that the democratic process is not undermined by partisan rhetoric or policies that could disenfranchise certain groups. As the 2024 election cycle is referenced in the letters, it remains to be seen how the Valley's voters will respond to the ongoing national debate over democracy and voting rights.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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Following up on Mr. Italo Zarate and many others who constantly use the talking points of the Democrat Party, democracy in a nutshell is the selection of leaders, policies, laws, etc., through a voting process by the people!
Can someone tell me, using verifiable facts, how ar...
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