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October 18, 2012

Letter: The real issues

Since when has it been acceptable for our politicians to not tell the truth? Every political advertisement on television, by either party, is full of distortions, half-truths and outright lies. Think of the effect this has on our people’s perception of truth.

Why do voters allow this to go on? We are now in an era of situational ethics where the ends justify the means. The firm foundation of what we have always believed is being cynically attacked. I think back to my first opportunity to vote and both Dwight Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson would be aghast at the current campaigns.

Our country’s greatness is built on the free exchange of real ideas. We can effectively feed, provide energy (with newly discovered resources and practical renewables), provide electronic education and medical care not just to our own people but to the world. This would easily overcome our unemployment problems and establish a positive reputation where we are currently hated. Yet both parties dishonestly avoid discussing real issues.



Dick Stagg

Dalton

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