Approving Messages
After November 4, 2008, I hope that I do not have to hear “approved messages” on the television. It has become a common practice in the U.S. for politicians to say that they approve of the TV run ads that represent their views while attacking their opponents, no matter how much the ad engages in bold-faced lies, or how downright rude or nasty their purported message is. These ads are known as “negative ads.” They certainly do nothing to enhance the status of the contender.
Every political year brings out the “fringe” population. Sometimes, one wonders if certain people are planted in the audience, or if they always act a little touched in the head. Unfortunately, there are the deceivers who will do or say anything to get more votes for their candidates.
One monumental example of that is the report of recent signs that say that the voting system has been changed and now, Democrats should report to vote on Nov. 5. That is ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE! Everyone who is eligible to vote can do so on November 4, if not before, by pre-arrangement. If you go to the polls on December 5, no one will be there!
A startling statistic I learned yesterday is that in the last election or perhaps, the last two elections, 20 million women who could have voted did not. One of those elections was one by little more than 500 votes. One can’t help to think how the last eight years could have been different. I think of lost lives and lost money.
So, ladies, especially, you can readily see that YOUR vote counts!!! Please vote. Don’t be apathetic and leave this coming election to the winds of fate. Our foremothers fought long and hard to afford their descendants and themselves, what they were denied, a say in this democracy, and a voice as to who will lead us.
As far as the negative ads go, they reflect badly on whomever thinks them up. They make politics look like some kind of silly game where the one with the most outrageous remarks, wins.
I am Patricia Cummings, and I do not approve negative ads.
“Amen, and Amen!” Vote on Nov. 4!
