Many of us in the 1st Congressional District deeply value personal privacy. Although we strongly prefer preventing unwanted pregnancies, we know some pregnancies create only heart-wrenching choices. Some of us even remember when desperate women turned to back alleys and coat hangers with tragic consequences. Such disasters result when elected officials act to trump a woman’s own values and faith. Privacy in such intimate decisions has a deep poignancy.
On Aug. 7 voters will select two Congressional candidates to appear in the November general election.
While speaking to bloggers recently, Darcy Burner asked women who’d had abortions to stand, and then asked the rest of the audience to cheer them. Supporting women in tough circumstances is worthy, but Burner revealed her immaturity and narrow vision. She demonstrated obliviousness to the sensitivities of many voters in the 1st. Even more alarming, she has just handed her opponent custom-made negative ads to use against her, should she prevail in August. No wonder she lost her two previous campaigns for Congress!
Looking for a mature, dynamic, and successful alternative? Check out Laura Ruderman (www.lauraruderman.org). Ruderman strongly supports personal responsibility and choice on reproductive issues, but she understands discretion. More than that, Ruderman has proven competence. She has a well-earned reputation for hard work for her constituents in the Legislature following three successful elections. Your vote for Laura Ruderman in the August primary will help bring her many strengths to the fall Congressional campaign for a win in November, protecting our privacy.
K. Terry Thorsos
Woodinville
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