Be proud we had two good choices

Recently, a couple of letter writers have expressed their displeasure at the results of our presidential election.

One blames the media (what else is new) and the fact that his choice was outspent by a considerable margin. By media bias, he probably doesn’t include the Rush Limbaughs, Shawn Hannitys, Greta Von Susterns and Charles Krauthammers of the world, only the ones with whom he disagrees. As for outspending, again it only counts if his particular chosen one is not chosen.

As to the other writer, he thinks that we should have only 500 folks, picked by a poll, that would speak for, and choose, who should lead us. It would save us all this hassle and expense, you see. And, oh, yes, he thinks we should nuke Seattle. Too many really stupid people. Kind of like Russia does it, I think.

As for me, while I love John McCain, I didn’t vote for him. I still think he is what this country is all about. As is Barack Obama. That two people, with such diverse backgrounds, could be candidates for the highest office in the land is nothing short of a miracle. “Only in America,” as they say.

We should all be proud of this country and instead of continuing the petty partisan bickering, we should be most aware of the fact that there is trouble in River City, folks. Nobody cares who you voted for, or whether you’re happy with the outcome. We have fundamental problems that took Republicans and Democrats years to bring to us. Solutions are not going to be pretty and they are going to hurt. Many of us are clueless as to what is coming. We have simply had it too good.

Don Curtis

Clinton