(Kate McLeod)

Saturday’s No Kings -- NYC streets were full of gorgeous families--some participants only months old. And a range of Cityites turned out to protest and protect our democracy. It was a meaningful time in our City, which has seen so much.  -- Kate McLeod

Blatant symbolism -- Trump is tearing down the office of the presidency, the country itself and now a landmark of this nation.

Even on a local level, there are steps in place to prevent the loss of historic buildings and facades. Many towns have "Historic Architectural Review Boards" who carefully consider projects in advance of any changes. This process also allows for citizen comments prior to final decisions. The immense magnitude of Trump's project alone would warrant a high level review process. 

The White House belongs to the people and the people should not permit this destruction. Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, "I never forget that I live in a house owned by all the American people and that I have been given their trust."

The quote is from the fireside chat April 14, 1938. 

Shame on those who are buying into this lunacy just to have their name etched into the White House or placed on a website. As Roosevelt said, this building belongs to the American people. The people must demand a list of donors be made public and in turn, boycott those who choose to support tearing down the walls of the White House. 

If there is any doubt left as to who could pull this off, only a dictator. -- Sharon Lintner