Dear Congressman Beyer:
I read that you would not attend the swearing in of our 45th president because you did not want to be part of "legitimizing Trump." I would like to point out to you that you have no role in "legitimizing" a presidency. Under the Constitution the voters and the Electoral College fulfill that role.
I also would remind you that although I did not vote for you, I am one of your constituents. By indulging yourself in this protest you have diminished your ability to serve the interests of your constituents should you have occasion to deal with members of this President’s administration.
David A. Norcross
Alexandria