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Recently, Republicans have been pushing the idea that it is important to vote for the person over the party. Curtis Adams is adopting this rationale. He recently proclaimed at a fundraiser "I can't tell you whether they are Republicans or Democrats, it doesn't really matter, as long as they vote for me in August." The idea of voting for the person is a good one, but when the idea is pushed by candidates like Mr. Adams, the voters should look closely at the person. Voters must examine what that person believes. Everyone must know what the person is willing to do as an officeholder who holds the public trust. In assessing whether to vote for Curtis Adams, as a person (or in this case the man), voters should ask the following: In proclaiming that you should vote for the man, not the party, can Republican Curtis Adams adequately explain why several months ago being a Republican was more important than being an individual? Isn’t it Mr. Adams who made the grandstand switch to the Republican Party? Wasn’t it Mr. Adams who loudly proclaimed the importance of his “political switch?” Wasn’t it Mr. Adams who proclaimed the importance of becoming a Republican? Isn’t it obvious that becoming a Republican is more important to Mr. Adams than being an individual? In making this “change, Mr Adams clearly placed party before the person. Party is obviously more important than standing up for the principals and values of his community. Now that it is election time, voting for the person is becoming more important than voting for the Republican. Where does the man, Curtis Adams, stand on education, and the opportunities created by an outstanding education system? What has he, the man, done to make the school board budget effective; what has he, the man, done to come up with an affordable, manageable school budget? The answer: Mr. Adams complained about the school budget without proposing an alternative budget, or alternative means of funding our schools. Mr. Adams did nothing to propose an affordable cost effective school budget. As a man, we do not need Mr. Adams in office. Where does the man, Curtis Adams, stand on helping the elderly of our community? What has he, the man, done for the elderly in lessening their tax burden so they can continue to live in their homes? What has he, the man, done to preserve heath care for the elderly? The answer: Mr. Adams joined the band wagon in opposing an increase in property taxes because it is “a burden on the elderly.” Mr. Adams has not, and never will, fight for a tax exemption for the elderly, nor will he stand up for those on a limited income. He can, most assuredly, continue to tell us what he is against. As a man, we do not need Mr. Adams in office. Where does the man, Curtis Adams, stand on keeping our government, open, fair and honest? What has he, the man, done for open, fair and honest government-ensuring that those who serve the voters of this community place the public trust over personal gain? What has he, the man, done to insure open government meetings in our County Government? The answer: Mr. Adams planned a “closed door and private” meeting among certain County Commissioners to fill a vacancy on the County Commission. As a man, we do not need Mr. Adams in office. What has Curtis Adams, the man, done to create opportunities for jobs, for health care, and for improving our education system with a healthy budget? What has he, the man, done for the values of our community ensuring that people are free to believe as they choose supporting family and community values? What has he, the man, done for common sense government; ensuring that our leaders place the public trust ahead of personal gain? Voters must answer these questions before voting for Mr. Adams either as a person, or as a Republican. Mr. Adams is right; it is important to vote for the person over political party— and common sense tells us that person is not Mr. Adams.
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