THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Tuesday, October 22, 1996 TAG: 9610220012
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A12 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: 27 lines
As we draw near the elections, I am disheartened at the choices. I wanted to see issues defined and fundamental differences between the parties and their candidates articulated in a clear, logical manner. It didn't happen. In the absence of principled leadership, people are saying they will vote for the candidate who promises them continued student loans, more Medicare, etc. There seems to be a total lack of understanding of the foundation principles that are the substance of our form of government, such as, separation of powers, states' rights or limited federal government.
A candidate should demonstrate a willingness to give to his country before he can ask us to give the country to him. I wish I had better choices in this election, but I see clearly that one candidate has demonstrated utter contempt for military service, callous disregard for our national heritage and total rejection of our foundation principles. He is playing fast and loose in the global power game.
If you vote for him because of what he promises to do for you, you've been bought cheap.
JOHN A. STERLING
Chesapeake, Oct. 17, 1996 by CNB