I believe the American process is working in this election. If we take a long view and rise above partisan politics we can learn much from the current difficulties. No matter who finally prevails in the vote the American people can “win” if we allow reason to be our guiding principle. We may have forgotten the wisdom that drove our forefathers (and mothers) to develop such a strong foundation that made America the free country it is today.

Far from criticizing the current process we should be thankful we can agree to disagree on how to resolve the dilemma of who is the president-elect. At least we are not going to war over whom it should be. Instead we should be asking ourselves, “What are the lessons we need to learn.” And, “How will we learn them?”

We are in uncharted territory. We need responsible statesmen and women who will guide us to reasonable solutions not partisan or personal gain. Joan Shapleigh Dover-Foxcroft