Editor,

A Few Considerations:

Here are a few real considerations for Richmond County voters to consider this election cycle.

Is the candidate out to line his or her own pockets or are they for the good of the county? Are they familiar with the Constitution and The Federalist Papers? Do they stand on the side of liberty? Have they made up their minds that government must control everything in which a population participates with soft tyranny? Do they know something about how a business or government should operate, or do they turn a blind eye to free market principles and the rules of economics? Do they respect the rule of law? Do they realize that a law passed is a freedom lost? Have they respect of the rule of law? Have they attended the mythical School of Hard Knocks, or are they fed from silver spoons?

One would do well to answer these questions and more from their prospective leaders.

Just because someone gets themselves elected to office does not mean that they are suddenly an expert on any given issue. In fact, one does not have to be an expert but they should definitely have core, guiding principles. These principles should be communicated clearly to the voters prior to the election.

I encourage the candidates to take a hard look at the county budget and look for ways to streamline costs.

Olysses A. Gerald

Rockingham