As an adjunct university business professor for the University of Phoenix in San Jose, I usually scrutinize news article, letters to the editor and columnists’ contribution for even-handed opinions and policy stands; oh yes, also for succinct, clear and concise writing. Your writing is definitely something I aspire to emulate; which is why I recommend your column to my politically-oriented students and collegues.

I agree thoroughly with your message this morning about Meg Whitman. You said what I had been feeling and saying to some of my friends. As a first generation Mexican immigrant who served 20 years as an officer in the California National Guard, and who has been a “centrist” (although registered Democract) voter for over 30+ years, I resent anyone (native-born or immigrant) who can take time out to “thrash” our government, but who did not bother to register and vote because “they were too busy.” Thirty years ago, I was also very busy working full time, raising a family, going to college at night and serving my country. But proudly, I voted in almost every election.

Therefore, I don’t buy her rationale; and certainly would not vote for her: even if she was the last candidate standing. Instead, my vote will go first to Jerry Brown – or possibly even Tom Campbell if Newsome is the Democract’s candidate – but certainly not for Meg Whitman!

In conclusion, thank you for taking time out of your busy life to write with such impact, clarity and meaning. I believe you convey the right centrist message for our turbulent times. I appreciate it. Keep up the good work!

Sincerely

David

Several years ago I had a roommate who was unemployed. On voting day we were talking and he admitted he hadn’t voted and didn’t intend to vote. It wasn’t as if he had a busy work schedule, or was ill that day, or had anything important to do that would prevent him from going down the street to the school and vote. He just didn’t think it was important. I got very angry and told him that he might want to think about finding another place to live because I just couldn’t live with a person who doesn’t vote. I told him it was none of my business WHO he voted for, but that he did need to vote. He did eventually vote that night, and in subsequent elections. Was I too severe? Was I encroaching on his right to do as he chose?

Not in my mind. I just can’t stand the idea of someone not bothering to vote and to me they are pond scum.

Frankly I think Meg Whitman is getting far too much publicity. She is a nonentity and should be ignored from now on in my opinion.

You are right on about Meg thinking she is going to impress anyone to vote for her. Guess I just won’t be able to find the time! Her money does not impress me at all & she is totally unqualified.

Responding to a columnist is a new experience for me. I even send your articles to my sister in OR and we discuss them by phone. Keep up the good work.

Yet every time I read one of your columns you continue to present your liberal and bias side to whatever subject you seem to be writing about. In today’s column you attack Meg Whitman on her voting record. You consider it egregious what she has done. I don’t see you attacking Gavin Newsom about is infidelity prior to his recent marriage. But why would you since he has a new baby and has recently received the endorsement of Bill Clinton another poor excuse for moral leadership. You find nothing wrong with what they did? You are quick to condemn others who have done these things, but funny they are Republicans, so they don’t deserve forgiveness. I often wonder when you tout your Catholic background and yet you embrace Newsom and Clinton as if they are the most wonderful people in the world.

Or how about how you really love Nancy Pelosi and all she is doing to screw up this nation in congress. Her latest is to not allow a fellow Democrat, a Catholic, bring an amendment to the floor for debate that does not allow the health care reform bill to pay for abortions. This lady is against war and the death penalty, very pro Catholic ideas yet she supports abortion. When is abortion not a death penalty upon an unborn child. The argument that the unborn child is not alive until it is born is ridiculous. That is like saying there is no live bacteria inside of us or diseases we have inside of us aren’t dangerous to others because they are inside and can’t be alive or aren’t transmutable.

So if your goal in your articles is to present an unbias side that the papers are not presenting then currently you are failing. If you care about fairness in reporting then write some critical articles about your fellow Democrats.

Thank you for providing your address so I could voice my opinion and concern.

Rick H