Mr. Donald Trump is a U.S. citizen, a very rich one, and loud; a roiler with royal aspirations not presidential ones. As Gov. Rick Perry has said: “He has no place as a commander in chief” in our democratic society. Perhaps as a 16th century debauched French king, an earlier irresolute Irish king or a free thinking Russian prince there may have been a time and place for him.

Does he have a right to be ignorant? Yes indeed, but not as my president. Does he have a right of free speech? Of course, but I have the right to shut his speech off and not listen to this nonsense.

Could there be a method to his “apolitical madness?” Yes!

His concern for our country is real, but inelegantly expressed. His brash and to some his offensive words are really: “Money talks, BS walks,” a criterion inadequate for a president.”

Presidential wielding of power is a different plane and requires discretion and valor, in that order. Even a novice “under the gun” can develop discretion when advised by great counselors, if but only he has heart.

Recall the ancient Roman salute: It was an open right hand palm to one’s own heart flung upward and outward toward those being saluted. Symbolically, in gesture, giving one’s heart to the higher authority, i.e. allegiance.

It was a salute given by President Richard Nixon, while boarding a helicopter, upon departure from office, to the American people.

Mr. Trump is over the top. He should exit stage right, and bow out gracefully now, by giving us the same salute as President Nixon.

If he does not, gains the nomination, or wins the presidency; I then retract this tome except paragraph No. 3.