To the editor:
Why do we vote for candidates to represent us in government? To fill the chambers with “nice” people we could imagine having a good time with at a party? As I hope you’ll agree, it’s more important to elect legislators who open their eyes to important problems affecting our lives, and who won’t rest until they find solutions for them.
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