It is true that there is a great deal of corruption in both political parties and the American people are often presented with a choice between the lesser of two evils. Always has been, always will be.

But this does not absolve the voter from studying the issues and the candidates, then choosing wisely and voting for who they judge to be the best candidate.

It is counterproductive and defeatist--along with downright lazy--to just throw up your hands and declare that they're all corrupt, so why bother analyzing, campaigning, and voting.

As I indicated elsewhere, I DO know a number of honest politicians who are doing their damnedest to serve the American people. They are not ALL a bunch of rascals and crooks. And it is incumbent upon YOU as a citizen to make intelligent choices, then campaign and vote.

To simple dismiss all politicians as corrupt is to abdicate your obligations as a citizen. And chances are you will GET exactly what you DESERVE.

Don Firth