The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Wednesday, March 8, 1995               TAG: 9503080006
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A10  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   28 lines

DEMOCRATS DON'T GET IT

Marylin T. Copeland's calling the commonwealth's governor ``smug'' (``Why trust governors?'' letter, March 2) is appropriate if you consider the source.

Speaking of ``decent burials'' in the General Assembly, Virginia needs more decent burials of Democrats at the ballot boxes. Our governor's proposal to restrict teenagers from receiving Medicaid was to be a turning point in Medicaid reform.

Democrats missed the turn and are now off the road but don't know it. To be ignorant is sad, but to be ignorant and not know it is dangerous.

The governorship is in good (excellent) hands. The commonwealth needs changes. It's too bad the Democrats are in a fog and don't have the slightest idea as to what is best for Virginia.

SONNY PARSONS

Norfolk, March 2, 1995 by CNB