Primaries: My Letter to the Editor

With September 12 fast approaching, Independents need to be aware that they too can make their voices heard in the primary. When you obtain your primary ballot, either by mail or at the polls, simply specify which party's ballot you would like. The only restriction is that you are limited to a single party--Republican, Democrat, or Libertarian.

It is also important that moderates research the candidates and participate in the primaries, if we are to temper the extremism that has characterized political discourse over the past few years. The primaries have frequently played a larger role in determining our office holders than the November elections have, and thus demand the full participation of eligible voters.

We'll see if it gets published and, if so, if it does any good.