Having moved to Delaware, Lewes to be specific, just over five years ago, I did so believing as the First State in the union with its small demographic comparison to others that Delaware provided an environment wherein one could expect to live out one’s years in a safe and comfortable venue. I have always entertained the value of expressing my views by not belonging to any political party, but to vote for the person I find to be the most honorable to represent that which would benefit all – and not just me. I, like many, was excluded from voting in the primary simply because I did not know who I wished to vote for (or even know who was seeking office) prior to May 24. With the primary scheduled for four months later, I was unable to vote in the primary Sept. 13.
On Nov. 8, my vote and yours need be heard loud and clear that business as usual, as it has raised its ugly head in the recent past, will not be tolerated any longer, for our future is being jeopardized.
Asked by many in recent times, “What concerns you more than anything else in this state, this country and this world?” Having served this nation in a military as well as a civilian capacity for many years, the answer was clearly obvious – fear! Fear for our personal safety! Fear for our freedoms! Fear that we are turning our backs on the foundation of the value system this country was founded upon.
Further research and recent observations in and about Delaware have found there exists a great divide between those committing crimes and those being held accountable by our elected and appointed civil servants whose oath of office warrants accountability. You and I cannot sit back any longer and leave these decisions to career elected officials who are more concerned about the revenue stream they can muster for their lifetime pensions at the expense of our safety and well-being.
I cannot watch my loved ones leave home and wonder if they will be the next victim of a mugging wherein they are sucker punched, robbed of the jewelry they are wearing, and/or see the perpetrator (if caught) back on the street within hours. History has proven the perpetrator will do it again and may not be caught a second time. I have always believed and do to this day, do the crime, do the time!
Delaware cannot become a California (or other states) wherein crimes are committed and felons walk free within hours. My due diligence has determined Delaware’s weakness falls clearly at the feet of the attorney general; the top cop, as it is in every state. Regardless of your political persuasion, please exercise your cherished right to have an impact on who represents your values (safety and otherwise) now and in the future by voting; for the honor of voting is not expensive, it is priceless!
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