Annelee Woodstrom, a resident of Ada, Minnesota, has written an open letter to Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. In the letter, Woodstrom asks Haley if she remembers the elderly who never had a brain test but went on to have a great impact on the world after celebrating their 75th birthday.
Woodstrom begins her letter by introducing herself as an 87-year-old woman who is concerned about the future of America. She goes on to express her admiration for Haley and her accomplishments as former governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the United Nations.
However, Woodstrom then raises concerns about some of Haley's recent statements regarding aging populations and healthcare. She writes that just because someone is over 75 years old does not mean they should be discounted or written off as unimportant.
"Many elderly individuals continue to make significant contributions well into their golden years," Woodstrom writes in her letter. "They have wisdom and experience that cannot be measured by any brain test."
Woodstrom concludes her letter by urging Haley to reconsider her stance on aging populations and healthcare policies that may negatively impact senior citizens.
As of publication, there has been no response from Nikki Haley's campaign regarding Annelee Woodstrom's open letter. However, it serves as a reminder that even in this highly charged political climate, there are still individuals who value respectful discourse and meaningful dialogue with our elected officials.