Letter to the editor.
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From: GERALD SMITH [mailto:arkycuz1@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 3:35 AM
Subject: Copy of my endorsement
To my friends and other residents of Benton Co.:
I have been reading news stories, clips, newspaper editorials, personal profiles and other ’snooping’ around of news articles, both past and present, for several weeks. Lots of ’stuff’ out there. I have even talked personally with one of the Sheriff candidates.
In what I consider a fair comparison - without prejudice, but with conviction – I have sought a candidate for Sheriff for whom I could vote. I think our county is in need of a Sheriff who will admit we need a new agenda in the policing of Benton Co., and, that the county is in need of a Sheriff who will not only initiate such a program but will prioritize it and truly fulfill the duties of County Sheriff.
True, we are in a relative safe community right now - when compared to many others around the Nation - but from what I have garnered from my own ‘investigation’ we are edging toward what I would call a potential crime syndicate haven. Criminals are creeping in like a serious cancer. Needless to say, cancer, ignored and untreated, will eventually bring death to its carrier. The same principle applies to criminals and the cities they occupy.
We need some immediate action from law enforcement leaders who are unafraid to face the fact that there is a need for immediate action. And, being unafraid, have the fortitude to activate the necessary programs that will bring crime to its knees - regardless of the bleeding hearts who want to cajole the criminal.
I am deeply concerned as to where our nation is headed. Crime prevention is only a start toward improving the national profile but it is the most effective way to keep the peace while we mend the profile. And, it has to start on the local levels.
After a pretty thorough ‘investigation’, Andy Lee is my choice for the office of Sheriff. He has the experience, integrity, fairness, and fortitude to bring law enforcement influence back to Benton Co. You can visit his website at www.voteandylee.com
I have had no previous personal friendship or business relations with any of the three candidates so as I said earlier, there was no prejudice in my choice - it was simply a matter of collecting facts - not political promises and propaganda.
I am going through the same process with other offices, both local and national - whew! I hope you do some ‘homework’ also. Charisma and charm abound, but the facts are revealing to me an alarmingly different agenda for the future of America than what we have had in the past.
I have never been so involved, in selecting my choice of candidates, as I have for the upcoming elections. This is a serious election year for America; we need to be serious in choosing our candidates. Please, Benton County residents, get out to the polls and let’s help make it a better America by choosing the better candidates – locally and nationally.
Jerry Smith
703 E. Sumac
Rogers, AR. 72746
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