Wield your vote wisely

Wed., Sept. 28, 2011

Labor Day is history in River City. Summer fades. We get ready for elections. Candidates enter races to be winners. Do we citizens know and/or care enough to be voters in November, for those who would represent us?

I vote for candidates who share my views. Tea party issues are not my issues as I say treat all as I would ask to be treated. And, I like an economy driven by what we produce, not spend, or don’t spend. I hope we are intelligent and informed voters. That said, I am upset with the lack of local news coverage. How are voters to learn candidates’ thinking?

I will vote, and I hope you do, even if your vote is opposite mine. We live in a republic and pass “people power” to elected representatives. We have local, state and national races. If you do vote, you share your power.

John Heffernan

Spokane

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