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Nothing would please the racketeers, gangsters, and
the underworld more then for all church-goers and
good people to stay away from the polls and to be
uninformed about what is happening in Washington
and in their own states and cities.
The cliche, "Politics is dirty" is plainly untrue;
there are men and women who are in government who
have high principles, fine motives, and
unquestioned integrity. They have dedicated
themselves to a life of public service because they
sincerely want to serve their fellowmen. While it
is true that politics seems to attract some people
of questionable principle, that fact makes it all
the more imperative that good people everywhere
cast their vote for the best candidates and transit
tax proposals including Proposal S, if they choose.
People who are not interested enough in what is
going on in our country to register or vote are not
likely qualified to speak authoritatively on
government. There are a great number of fine,
upstanding statesmen. Perhaps there are some who
are unethical in their motives. That gives even
more reason why everyone should vote. The ballot is
part of our great American heritage and freedom. It
is our only means of keeping government clean and
proper. Many believe that it is not only their
right to vote, but also the duty of every American
to use his voting franchise, prayerfully and
thoughtfully.
The old Soviet Union is an example of a country,
which was indifferent to corrupt politics, and when
the Communists ruled, they destroyed the partisan
system and subsequently, the right of free
franchise. Another example of corrupt politics is
the attack on the World Trade Center on September
11, 2001. Let us hope that the indifference of our
people toward the importance of voting will not
lead to similar situations here when Proposal S
(The SMART property tax) expires in August 2018.
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