We are being told to "tone down" the rhetoric in politics by the press, and by politicians, mainly Democrats.

There is a purpose in this, and that is to "equate" the rhetoric as being the same on both sides. That is clearly not the case.

There is plenty of evidence that Trump is spreading hateful rhetoric and is suggesting violence to achieve his goal of power. In e-mails to supporters, Trump used language like he needed to be elected or there would be "total annihilation" of the country.

Another e-mail talked of "striking fear" into the hearts of our "deep state enemies." Now, I also think the intelligence services have too much power, but Trump labels anyone who disagrees with him as being "deep state."

The man Trump put in charge of the State Department in his administration, Pompeo, was a former CIA director. Trump does not seem to mind the "deep state" when they agree with him. Even more dangerous.

In another writing, Trump said "The Final Battle" begins in seven days. After I except the presidential nomination next week, the liberation of America truly begins."

"And when it does, I'll need MILLIONS of patriots like Ben standing by my side, ready to DEMOLISH the deep state and rescue our country from these FILTHY LUNITICS." (Bold is Trumps writing, not mine)

In another communication Trump wrote: "I'm speaking directly to Joe Biden and the rest of the mob that wants to throw me in prison: DON'T THREAD ON MAGA!

In yet another communication, Trump wrote "THE GLOVES ARE COMING OFF! I'm bringing out the BIG GUNS before I step into the ring with crooked Joe Biden tomorrow. I'm not pulling any punches ----."

"I've got a secret weapon. [his supporters] He's even got [Biden] a gang of SOROS-backed prosecutors chomping at the bit to send MAGA TO THE GRAVE."

When someone running for President says they want to be a dictator, it is not the time to "cool off" the "rhetoric" by the opposition, as Biden said we should do, once again demonstrating his unfitness to continue as the democratic nominee.

It is no time to "cool off" when a knife is being pointed at your throat. It is time to acknowledge the knife and take steps to prevent the knife from being injected into your throat.