LETTER: The US election is a choice between two worlds
The contrast between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is stark and has repercussions for us all
The choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is a choice between two completely different world views. From a humanitarian angle, it is a choice between an inclusive and exclusive world view; a choice between tolerance and intolerance; between unity and division.
From a political perspective, it is a choice between multilateralism and co-operative global governance and narrow nationalism; between global co-operation and isolation. From an economic perspective it is a choice between a more inclusive and compassionate capitalism, and an elitist economy catering for the rich; between narrowing the gap between rich and poor, or allowing the poverty gap to further cement inequality, the time bomb of our generation...
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