Antifa is a made-up word that is a shortened version of anti-fascism. President Donald Trump has coined the phrase “antifa terrorists” and threatens to suppress such persons and ideology with criminal prosecutions and even domestic use of military power, (“ Trump’s antifa roundtable made some wild claims about Portland. Here’s the truth about 7 of them, ” Oct. 9).

My parents and their generation risked their lives, livelihoods and futures every day during World War II to fight back against the fascist regimes and policies of the world. They were justly proud of their anti-fascism. Our country brought the full force of its resources, leadership, patriotism and military might to the fight that conquered fascist dictators and freed millions of people around the world from the fascists and

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