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I don't usually read the Active Aging newspaper that comes my way every couple weeks, but maybe I should be paying more attention. Strange things are happening in the country these days.
I happened to see a letter in the paper that might be of interest to Dems. Here it is. The Pearson referred to is the ed. of the letter who, unbeknownst to me, has apparently been writing editorials critical of El Bushco.
IN PRAISE OF PEARSON.
I never miss Charles Pearson's column. What this country needs is some leadership, but with the present regime, it's risky to speak out. I see that Mr. Pearson has had some backlash.
I am 82. I registered as a Republican when I was 21. I have never changed my party, but now I'm a rhino, Democrat, Liberal, dripping with venom. I have three dictionaries -- I'm proud to be a liberal if that's what it is. I am Methodist and have been since I was 12 years old, but now the so-called Christian right thinks I'm an evil person. I'm tired of educated people, even PhD ministers, calling names.
I think the tide is beginning to turn, but fear it is too late. Our country is bankrupt, as you so aptly put in November 2005, there is little to be thankful for.
I clip your columns, as I do the paper, and now I am filing your columns with them. I don't know what good it will do, but hope down the line it might pay off.
I just wanted you to know how much your column means to me.
Harriette Leisch Wichita
NOTE: I'm unaware of the term "rhino" as used here. Anybody able to enlighten?
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