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January 03, 2006
Letter in Times Free Press ~ "Vote Smart in 2006; Vote for John Bailes"
I personally want to thank Candy Corneliussen for her very supportive letter in the Chattanooga Times Free Press today. Ms. Corneliussen is a Notre Dame High English teacher and the advisor to the Notre Dame Young Democrats. Here's the letter below. ~John Bailes, Time for Change
Vote Smart in 2006; Vote for John Bailes
Published in Times Free Press today, Jan. 3, 2006
Politically, 2005 was a fractious year. A close presidential election divided us into red and blue states. The debates in Washington are partisan, mind numbing and disheartening. Our elected leaders rarely address real issues that affect real people.
It is no better locally. Our county commission in particular is unprofessional and dysfunctional.
A few childish and negative commissioners insist on setting the agenda through their spoiled temper tantrums and battle cries. The war on our schools and our children is the primary example of their egodriven war games.
While these men battle year after year with the school board and superintendent, our children move from kindergarten to elementary school, from middle school to high school.
As the kids grow up, their schools go down. Our children have become prisoners of a childish war. If our city, our country and our children are to grow strong, we need grownups in charge.
It is time for a change. In 2006, I challenge citizens to ignore divisive tactics by childish politicians. Insist on a discussion of real issues in local, state and national elections. Insist on mature and compassionate elected officials.
Insist on leaders who can listen and learn. Insist on candidates with the education and credentials to make proud leaders.
District 8 has such a candidate running for Hamilton County Commissioner.
John Bailes is educated and intelligent. John Bailes is a problem solver. John Bailes has the values and maturity to put the needs of others before his own. John Bailes is the grown-up we need to help lead Hamilton County to a stronger, progressive future. Vote smart in 2006!
~CANDY CORNELIUSSEN
| By wjbailes | 05:46 AM
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