Respect values

I hope that Archbishop Wenski’s Nov. 13 letter expresses his private personal opinion.

He certainly does not speak for me. As a Catholic, I voted my conscience, as the church encourages me to do.

I certainly did not hold my nose to vote, nor did I vote for the lesser evil.

I voted for the candidate who I believed reflected my values as a follower of Jesus: respect and equal rights for all, inclusiveness, defense of the poor and those most vulnerable, healthcare as a human right, peace and nonviolence and welcoming the stranger.

This story was originally published November 15, 2016 at 11:33 PM with the headline "Respect values."