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I do not think this article was necessary and I find it quite ridiculous. By writing and releasing it, this writer seems just as petty as Trump in my opinion. This article also just makes our country and who is leading us look immature, which is not good. We should not be appearing as immature to other nations. I have mixed feelings about the whether the writer's name should have been exposed or not. On one hand, if you're going to make dramatic statements about your leader and our president, why not own up to it? But I can also see where safety issues could come up. I don't know a lot about current politics so I do not really have an opinion about the issues being addressed in the article.

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I really enjoyed reading this post. I know many people, mostly in my own family, that are hardcore Fox news Trump supporters. Seeing and hearing that side, I personally think that this is helpful for the American people to read. I do not think this person should tell us who they are and I do think it was fine for the NYT to publish this without the name on it. I do not know if I agree or disagree really with the letter because I cannot see all the innerworkings of the government but it does give me some peace to hear more specifically about our country’s systems that are in place for the good of our people, our country and our world. I, and the rest of the world, can look no further than Trump’s twitter to tell that many of the things that this article states about who he is are true. I also think that any person needs to be surrounded by other people who speak into their life and decisions, especially a person who is in charge of many people and many important decisions. There is something to be said about how the people of this country did vote Trump into power so he should be the one who is in control of what he has been elected to do. On the other side of that, the people also did vote the Republican party into power as well and what the party stands for so if Trump is not aligning with that than the administration can be there to guide and support that as well. I think this is a very interesting article and found this opinion and ideas to open up many new thoughts and questions in my head.

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I honestly had no clue articles like this existed before reading it tonight. There is something about it that honestly pulled me and wanted more. I do not know if I agree or disagree with the information in the article for the fact that I do not follow politics closely. I do know that this is something that I should follow more because it does affect me. I think this article opens the eyes of people outside of the White House but I do not think it needed to be posted because everyone can see this and reflects poorly on our country, especially the White House administration. I do not think that they needed to post his/her name because of safety. This article does present a case for people to say that they do not believe it though because there is no same to back up the accusations being made in the article. Finally, I also think that the company has the right to choose whether or not they use the name for the article because it is their own decision.

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I, like most of my classmates, have mixed emotions about this article.  Part of me feels like if you are going to write something like this about your boss/President then you should take ownership for your words.  Without evidence, research, or author credibility, it is hard for me the reader to find truth in what was wrote. I respect everyone's right to share their ideas and beliefs, but I also find it frustrating that instead of our nation coming together to build up our nation, we are dividing ourselves.

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I think it is an eye opener for both good and bad reasons. There are obviously some issues taking place within the White House that are causing people to become frantic and rebellious against. If there is a member of the Trump's Administrations that is willing to reach out to the public about his boss and the decision of many of them to remain there to fight for what they feel is right. In my mind, this means that Trump is not entirely looking out for our best interest. This is also very scary because there are people in the President's Adminstration that are sworn to secrecy --trusted with private information that are speaking out against their boss. Who can we trust anymore?

I am not one to really dig deep into the political issues, articles, or news. I am not super opinionated nor do I have the time or care to follow all of this closely. I am however hopeful that whatever these issues may be, the public should know and some people should be protected.

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As I read this article, I had so many thoughts running through my mind. I heard about this article a few days ago on the radio, but didn't look into it in detail. This article is scary, but I am left wondering what to believe and what to not believe. This piece is mostly opinion, with minimal written facts backed by source-able information.
In my opinion, the person who wrote this article may not need to publish their name. If it is an area of concern, having law enforcement intervene is a reasonable request. I also don't think the New York Times needs to have a person's name in order to publish their work. I think back to various articles written in fashion magazines that don't have a specific author, and they are still published. I don't think someone should not be published because of their thoughts and opinions, especially because someone is always going to agree or disagree and voice their opinion without limitations.
I agree with parts of this letter, and disagree with parts of the letter. I agree that Trump makes decisions quickly and often goes back on his word, but it is what it is and we can't change that directly. I disagree that everything Trump does is detrimental to the US. In my opinion, Trump has done things that have benefited our country, and other things that have been questionable and not the greatest choice. As long as we are a country focused on community and working together, we will be successful, no matter who the president is at the time.

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As I read, I developed many mixed feelings about this article. How do we know if this person is being truthful, or even if they are who they say they are? I feel as if letters or articles like this one can be very dangerous to the American people, as it could spark bitterness and create even more political turmoil among the nation. I can understand how the author would want to protect his identity in order to save his job, if this was true. Some may even believe that he/she is a type of hidden hero fighting for the people from the "inside." However, I cannot help but think of how weak that he/she is making us look as a country. How can we allow such a traitor into our White House? If he/she is being truthful, what is it that he/she can do single-handedly that will make a real difference? At most, all that articles like this do is get people thinking, talking, and reacting, most often in negative ways that can be potentially harmful. We are all aware of how fast some people's words and actions can escalate, and very little good comes out of that kind of irrational behavior.

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I am honestly not sure how I feel about what this person wrote but I do feel they should have put a name on it. How do I know that this is real? Someone could have just made this up based on all the negativity surrounding the current administration. I think things like this cause more harm than good because there is already so much speculation/panic about the president that this just adds to it. To be honest, there are always people who don't like whoever the president is at any given time. It's just when the media hypes up all the negative stuff that you see all the negative stuff. And let's face it the media isn't always reliable either. Lately I tend to stay away from politics even though I know I should pay more attention.

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I think that I will believe what I want to believe. I also believe that if they are going to put it on paper then they should not be afraid to put their name to it. It is a FREE country and people have the right to say or think what they want to think. If you work for the White House and are afraid you will lose your job over it, then you should not have wrote it, or be prepared to look for another job! I do know that even if they do try to oust Trump, the vice-president takes over and if the vice-president is on Trump's side, it won't do any good. I do not think I agree or disagree with this article. It is what someone thinks. Some people work against Trump and some don't. No matter what the president does or does not do, someone will not be happy! You cannot please everyone.

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Do I think this person should share their identity? No, and I don’t think anyone at the Times should share it either because that would compromise the safety of that person. But, I really have some serious issues with this essay, I cannot lie. I struggle to understand how it is supposed to make anyone feel better about the state of our government. Within the essay, the author repeatedly states that the President is incapable of effectively leading our country. The President has no guiding principles, wavers on decisions, veers off topics, struggles with impulsivity, and makes reckless decisions- according to this anonymous senior official.

If this is all true, then why don't use our Constitutional right to impeach a person incapable of running our country? Rather than have these “unsung heroes” in the White House try “to steer the administration in the right direction” and minimize the “the erratic behavior” which “would be more concerning” if it weren’t for them, even though “they are clearly not always successful”. I fail to see the logic in trying to mitigate a threat to our country than to remove that threat indefinitely. The author claims, “no one wanted to precipitate a constitutional crisis” but tell me this- if our elected President is incapable of leading our country, does that not already constitute as a crisis?

Secondly, what gives these officials the right to make these decisions? They aren’t all elected officials, most are appointed by the President himself, whom they just said was irrational. How do we know that the decisions they are making align with our ideals? We don't, because we didn't elect them!

This can lead us into the point that Trump was elected and the people of America picked him. But do we actually know that for sure? How do we know that no one meddled in the election? Most of my thoughts on this topic lead to questions I cannot find answers to. But, I do think if these officials really wanted to make a difference, they would use their evidence, positions, and power to start the process of impeaching our ineffective President rather than writing an anonymous Op-Ed piece complaining about how they don’t get any credit for all their efforts to protect us from just some of our President’s misguided decisions, instability, and his tendency to align with enemies rather than allies.

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I didn't know anything about this article. I don't think the author needs to tell us who they are. They should most definitely protect them-self, but I think it is important for everyone to know what is happening in the White House. We did vote him in as president so we have a right to know what our other leaders in the White House have to say about him. So in my opinion he is not a traitor because it is our right at US citizens to know. I also think that it would be more harmful for us to find out later what has been happening because we would feel like we were kept from our rights. Although, I do respect the author and others for staying and for continuing working with Trump. Also I respect that they are not trying to get him out of the office, they are trying to work against his poor decisions.

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I was not aware of this essay prior to this assignment, and I am amazed that it was ever published. I do agree with much of what was written in the piece. I am not knowledgeable when it comes to politics, but I do understand and believe that our country is being led by an administration that is disorganized and led by emotions. With that being said, I do not believe that this essay needed to be published. I think it demonstrates to the American people and other countries around the world that we as a country are divided and struggling to come together to make positive change. I appreciate the raw honesty the writer provides to the audience, but I wish he or she would be busy trying to make a positive change within the Office rather than writing a piece that ultimately undermines the administration entirely. It appears to me that the writer is letting emotions get the best of him or her. I don’t blame the writer for not disclosing his or her name, and I do not think it is necessary for them to do so. The audience understands that it is an individual who is high up in the White House, and that in itself is enough information to understand the importance of their stance. I did not appreciate, however, that the writer included other individuals within the White House in his or her writing, even if he or she did not mention their names. If the individual chooses to write and publish such a controversial essay, they need to speak about their opinions and feelings and their opinions and feelings alone. The NYT can certainly publish the piece even if the writer has chosen not to sign their name on it. That is entirely their choice as a company.

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This article sparks a lot of interest to me. It leads to so many questions like what is actually going on that this person and others feel the need to protect us from? I do not keep up with politics, but I do like to think that my moral compass steers in the right direction. In my opinion, no the author of this article should not come forward and claim this writing. It would cause a lot of turmoil for that senior official. However, to me some things should not be written. It is great that this individual wants to share this with the citizens of this country, but I do feel that this divides us. Just as when people choose to protest against our president, this similarly makes us look weak and not unified. I do not think this individual is a traitor by any means. It is perfectly okay to disagree with things, but when it comes to the house that is supposed to stand high and strong, this makes it seem like we are all against each other and not standing behind our leader. Overall, yes there may be questionable things going on and it is good that the senior officials and other members of the White House are trying to keep things in line, but it would be best if they did not make this a focus.

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When it comes to the article and what I agree with and what I don't, I don't really know what to say. I choose not to keep up with politics because of the negativity that comes with them. From what I have kept up on, I agree with what this article has to say. I do not think the writers name should have to be published on this article because it keeps the writer safe.

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After reading the article I am torn between thinking that the writers name should be on it and not. I understand why it was kept anonymous, to keep the writer safe within his/her position, but it also makes you wonder if the writer is actually in a place of factual evidence at all. In reference to how we should view the writer, I would certainly not call him a traitor. After reading the article it is clear to me that the writer is not ‘against’ Trump and what the president is trying to accomplish. He is against some of the way he handles it and his viewpoints on things. I think that it is helpful for the American people to have something like this put out for all to read. America as a nation needs to have (within reason) access to knowledge on what is going on, especially if it pertains to us.

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I feel I have my own opinions, views, and beliefs, but I am more of an outsider when it comes to American politics, because I am not a US Citizen. I believe I am more of a viewer, witness, and bystander to the events and happening since Trump has become President. I get nervous with Politics. Just by reading each others posts you can feel people's emotions and the stance or side they are taking. I think the contents of this article is nothing new to the American people, and that they are know longer surprised as to what is said or published about Trump anymore. I always think it's good not to put all your eggs in one basket. Having someone in the inside asking tough questions and making people think twice of what they are doing, and if it is right or wrong, is good. But that all depends on what you think is right and wrong, and your definition can really have different and lasting effects. Should the person tell you who they are? Well do you really think a name is going to change your view? Most people already knew their stance before they read the article. The article either added fuel to their fire, or it provided ways they could defend their opinions. I think safety is important so if keeping a name anyamous will prevent someone from losing their job, income, or affecting their family's well being over a bunch a words that were published, then yes, keep the name private. I agree with the article, that people or individuals in the White House, that work with Trump are working against him. They are trying to better their country in whatever ways they can. This happens in every profession though. There are teachers out there that have horrible, or unqualified principals running a school. Those teachers do not just quit their jobs, they do their best and what is right for their students!

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What do you think? I agree with most of the content published in this piece. I agree that there are people who are putting this country first, even if it means going against the president. The only thing that I may disagree with is, what makes one persons idea of making the country better than somebody else's idea?
Should this person tell us who they are? I do not believe that is fully necessary. If they truly wanted to be known as a hero, they could have came out and said their name. They are doing what they feel is best to protect this country by remaining anonymous. If their name was known, there is no doubt they would be fired in my mind, and could not continue acting as they are.
Should the NYT only publish if the person's name is on the piece? I am not too familiar with how the NYT publishes their material. From my experience with the Argus Leader, often the names of writers are published, but they do have anonymous writing in there. If the NYT traditionally publishes names, I feel they should publish this person's name. If they post anonymous post frequently, then I have no issue with it. My opinion is they should not go against the norm to publish this.
Do you agree or disagree with what was said in this letter?
I agree that there is people who work with President Trump who are working against him to better this country. I also agree that President Trump enjoys ranting, just look at his tweets on the NFL! I also agree that he can change his thoughts rather quickly. It would be interesting to have more concrete examples of how they are working against him to better our country!

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What do I think? I think I agree with what this writer posted. Do I think this writer should share his/her identity? No, absolutely not. I say no because just like how he/she had written about the poisoning of Putin's spy in Britain, anything could happen under the power and knowledge of President Trump. While I do not follow politics closely, because I do not like the controversy and confusion surrounding it all. However, I know what is right and what is wrong in the world, and currently, we are going in the wrong direction. I am glad to know what there are people in President Trump's administration that are fighting for the basic rights of humanity and not subjecting to wronging of others.

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I felt that they could have use the writer's name. It makes me wonder if this is someone who actually works in the White House. I feel that the piece should be posted if the person's name is on. If it wasn't someone who works closely with Trump then there is false information being put out there. While reading the piece, I was disappointed to read the comments. I was conflicted with the comment about the press. I feel that the press does tend to focus on stuff that should not be in the limelight. I understand Trump is addressing this issue in your society. I am conflicted because Trump is right on this topic. Without the press though, Trump would have never been in this position. I was also disappointed about how politicians are fighting and not working together. There needs to be a level of compromise for things to change. There is too much negative. I did not read one positive note in the piece. I also was frustrated because Trump is blamed at times for issues that were occurring when Obama was president.  I felt that the piece was just adding fuel to a fire that is already affecting our society today. I wish there were more pieces of positive aspects of Trump's presidency and to help others work toward a change peacefully instead of with violence.