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Subject: A strong Democratic Party is needed in this County


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Publius (optimistic)
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Date Posted: 14:30:48 07/02/11 Sat
 One-party rule is usually bad. We need Democrats to prevent Republicans from starting wars and eliminating income taxes on the wealthy. We need Republicans to prevent Democrats from buying votes with public entitlements and allowing labor unions to dictate the terms of public employee contracts. Both parties have bad habits that can only be curbed by a strong opposition. There is no opposition to the Republican Party in Dearborn County, which is why we have serious issues in the Courthouse administration.

Law and order are significant issues upon which voters will often respond in knee jerk fashion. No one wants to be perceived as "soft" on crime. So politicians run to the right and have build up a law enforcement bureaucracy which tends to self supporting. More police, more probation officers, and more staff all create power and influence. Now a new jail will just add to the size (and cost) of this bureaucracy.

Mr. Miller and Mr. Garner are dead on with their observations of what is happening with the jail issue. I applaud them for their courage in standing up for what is right. One observer commented that they ought to run for office. I don't know their politics but wouldn't it be a pity if they were barred from winning by their choice of political party? The Republican party label seems to be the only way to power around here. The jail decisions and others are all being made by one party which has had overwhelming numbers at the polls.

Like Lord Acton said, “Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” There needs to be a second party (or third or fourth) to debate these significant issues in a realistic manner. Folks need to stop making their voting decisions based on just the party label. There are good people everywhere in this County and all should be encouraged to stand up for doing the right thing. (not just the Republicans)
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Re: A strong Democratic Party is needed in this CountyLet Us Know20:32:55 07/02/11 Sat
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Re: A strong Democratic Party is needed in this CountyIt's all a game - plea deal or else!07:13:59 07/14/11 Thu
Re: A strong Democratic Party is needed in this CountyLOL15:54:36 07/14/11 Thu

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