Why Voting for Kamala Harris Is a National Security Imperative: America stands at a pivotal crossroads. The recent actions and rhetoric of former President Donald Trump have alarmed many who are deeply concerned about the future of our democracy. His pattern of labeling opponents as the "enemy within" poses a direct threat to our nation's core values. Such divisive language undermines unity, erodes trust, and fosters hostility—echoing times when leaders exploited fear to amass power at the expense of democratic principles and human rights.

An especially troubling sign is his use of dehumanizing language toward opponents. Referring to adversaries in derogatory terms and promising aggressive actions to "root out" enemies is reminiscent of regimes where such rhetoric justified severe human rights violations. Dehumanization paves the way for the erosion of civil liberties and the normalization of........

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