A gentle word to voters

Remember, you don’t have to vote a straight ticket. If there is another candidate who is intelligent, capable, skilled, qualified, and endorsed by reasonable people, it is perfectly okay to cross party lines. Vote for people who will be effective leaders, and who will be able to work together with other effective leaders to solve the problems facing our nation, our state, our counties.

There is no shame in thinking independently. No one will bully you for making an intelligent decision. After all, in the voting booth, it is a private choice. Turn off the television. Think clearly. Then vote for the most qualified and capable, regardless of party affiliation. We need a functioning and responsible government, free from irrational contention.

We want to enjoy enough stability to move forward to the important tasks—running our businesses, raising our families, and contributing to our communities.