For the first time in years, we’ve got some difficult ballot choices in an “off time†election. Local citizens would benefit by giving them some thought.
For democrat and independent primary voters, there are real choices in candidates for president and for NC state senate. Corporate Clinton or Orator Obama? Perhaps the candidate whose income was over $100 million in the last seven years will understand our cost of living concerns?
Locally we have the chance to let State Senator Ellie Kinnaird know how much we value her. She has a close to “100 percent†positive record on issues important to me: protecting the environment, civil rights and civil liberties.
She was critical in the state apology for the damages of slavery, and is hard working, understanding of our lives and absolutely honest. I’ve interviewed her frequently on my community radio show, and she has always answered my questions, even when we disagreed.
And then there is the real estate transfer tax issue. This is a way to raise money for schools which would affect only those who are realizing profits on the sale of their real estate. Another hard choice!
More than anything else, be sure to get out and vote!
—David Bellin
Carrboro