Not a Democrat, but now an anti-Republican
Re: “Missing Larson, Straus,” Your Turn, Oct. 8.
I must say that I totally agree with Nancy Powlas’ letter regarding state Rep. Lyle Larson. As she said so well, Larson and former House Speaker Joe Straus are the very best politicians that Texas has had in a long time. It is simply because they use common sense in making decisions.
I agree 100 percent with all of Larson’s comments.
I loved that he tried repeatedly to have one time year-round; no changing of clocks twice a year. I can only wish.
Brenda Davis
Confidence in DeBerry?
Re: “Republican DeBerry hopeful about taking top post in Dem-heavy Bexar,” Front Page, Sunday.
This article revisits the controversy that has dogged candidate Trish DeBerry vis-á-vis her PR contracts with public entities. She posits that recusal was never necessary as commissioner, essentially that decisions for personal benefit could not occur as a public servant.
But in the article she tells of donating money to the Trump campaign as she was under pressure for Republican support amid her primary race. This donation was given even though Trump “is not what we need in office” — her words.
This astonishing, perhaps unwitting, admission, is the essence of knocks against this politician. How can voters have confidence in DeBerry?
There is a better choice in this crucial election.
Rick Rodriguez
Cheney showing the way
Since Herschel Walker was the former president’s hand-picked candidate for the Georgia Senate seat, is it any wonder he is as truth-challenged as Donald Trump?
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., has shown the way to go, by rejecting some Republican candidates. I’m not a big fan of the Democratic Party, but I am now officially anti-Republican.
William Schiller
Vote wisely
Every time you vote, or don’t vote, it is important. Moreover, from what I read, see, hear and keep track of, you might not have your vote, or have it count, someday. Our country, state and some politicians in high offices are on dangerous paths that may well undermine our democracy. More than the economy is at stake.
You might notice I mentioned read; this paper is a good start, but I think it isn’t read enough. TV is a good source, but be careful as some stations have strange slants. Watch those political ads, they take a bit of scrutiny. Some, however, you need to take seriously and do a little research about who and what they are touting or criticizing: It will tell the real story.
If your candidate is in office, how did he/she vote on issues that might help control violence? Did he/she vote on matters that affect the health and well-being of those they represent?
What is your candidates’ stance on civil rights? How do they treat those who are seeking what our forebears sought? Are they for teaching the truth in our schools, or are they banning books that speak the truth?
If your candidate is not in office, he or she needs to be looked at as if they are. Check into where they have been, who supports them and not just what they say.
Vote, but vote wisely.
James L. Larabee
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