Letter To The Editor

 

Congratulations are in order to Jack Kelleher for penning a superb letter to the editor in the Christmas Eve edition of the Sun.  I agree that it is of the utmost importance that people need to re-evaluate their philosophies toward this great country, or it will be lost for good.  A good way to start this process would be for everyone to read the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.  Next, do some unbiased and diligent fact checking of what you hear from the news, our locally elected officials, and particularly what comes out of Washington D.C. 

 

American’s philosophy needs to be based on facts and history, rather than emotions or desires.  Letting any organization, political party, or a group of peers dictate your thoughts and beliefs is a costly mistake. 

 

Mr. Kelleher said it best by stating, “Philosophical ideals have a way of becoming reality”.  That is where we are today.  We, as Americans, need to inform ourselves so we can make intelligent choices every time we enter a voting booth, which needs to be at every election we can vote in.  Additionally, once elected, our public servants need to be held accountable for their actions in office.  If an elected official does not stand by their campaign promises, they need to be made aware of their wrongdoings by the very people they serve.  If their poor behavior warrants it, they should be removed from office. 

 

Bruce Jakubauskas

Center Barnstead