Local LTTE from my conservative home town

[roguevalley]

I read my hometown newspaper online every day, homesick even after thirty years don't you know, and for every bush letter, there are a dozen against. here is tonight's fest (repugs are stealing signs from people's yards there)

Sign-stealers still at it

Well, they’re still at it. My "Veteran for Kerry" yard sign has been stolen again. Since the mean-spirited Republicans know they’re going to be routed in November, they have to resort to underhanded tactics rather than fighting fair. Just like the mob of discreditable vets and their deceitful attack ads. — Joseph Zajac, Medford


Sacrificing democracy

Intimidation and violation of democratic principles is evidenced by thugs who come into our yard to destroy our Democratic political signs every night. I wonder if these same fools who believe they can silence our right to voice our choice will succeed in winning the election without sacrificing democracy for all. — Jean Kilby, Medford

As if life depended on it

As in nature, all things come and go in cycles. The United States has been through a period of war, fear and kindling of fear, contraction and breakdown of values/rights we hold dear.

Let us bring forth the turning again to peaceful intent, building relationships with the rest of the world, supporting innovative ideas for the betterment of all people, nurturing children, the elderly, the land , the water, the air and freedom.

I ask for a vote for Kerry/Edwards this November. I ask for an honest election that is decided by the U.S. citizens, not the appointed Supreme Court.

Vote as if life itself depended on it. — Beth Heller, Talent


Cheneyesque vulgarity

Last week another stop-killing-the-babies, God-on-our-money, Reagan-on-Rushmore Republican cruised slowly past our rural home. I didn’t see a gun rack bristling with assault weapon wannabes, a Confederate flag or a picture of his mother dangling on the rear-view mirror air freshener.

The latter was probably hidden under a six-pack so she couldn’t hear the thunderous Cheneyesque vulgarity spewed toward a Kerry poster in an open window next to our 12-year-old daughter’s bedroom. Luckily, she was at the university on a summer program.

My naturalized citizen wife wondered about the scatological driveby’s connection to the veep’s Senate performance and whether smears and vulgarity are all the Republicans have to offer.

He could have stopped by to discuss the issues, but he’s obviously as inarticulate as the president he supports. — Bob Doke, Eagle Point

[cheshire]

1. Maybe little poop landmines all over the yard or security lights.

The last one was very well said.