One or the other?

Growing up in North Central Montana in the ‘50s, I spent considerable time with my grandparents, homesteaders who became small business owners. Family was most important. Religion, education, literature, and sports were part of family life. So was working hard, taking responsibility for one’s life, being independent, treating all people with respect, and reaching out to people less fortunate. Politically, theirs was a divided household. My grandmother was a Democrat, my grandfather a Republican. They took their voting responsibility seriously.

When I vote, I hear my grandfather’s voice about taking responsibility for one’s life and being independent in one ear. In the other I hear my grandmother talking about treating all people with respect and reaching out to those less fortunate. Party affiliation becomes secondary to candidate qualifications and basic principles. I am a registered Democrat who has voted for Republicans in county, state and national elections. The candidate who best shares values passed to me by both grandparents receives my vote. I hope in November that the best candidate for the job gets your vote.

Ken M. Meyers

Sagle, Idaho