Dear Editor -

My brother wrote this to my daughter, Sarah, for her birthday and I felt it should be published, if you’d care to take the time.  Thanks.

Diane

“Sarah -

Your mom told me that for your birthday present you would like a new president. That is what I wished for when pulling apart a wishbone recently! We have a cute photo of Grahama on the day of the California primary wearing a Kerry button. Our country elected President Bush when he had the opportunity to pretend to be someone he isn't. Now that we know who he is, if we re-elect him, it's our fault. I refuse to believe that 51% of Americans are greedy, homophobic, uncaring people who are willing to ruin the lives of the next generation for their short-term gain. All over the country, people like you are getting involved in politics. If speaking truth to power, the pen being mightier than the sword, not being able to fool all of the people all of the time, etc. are more than empty slogans, this guy will be belched forth like Noah on the beach and our national case of indigestion will be markedly improved. Thanks for cheering me up!

Uncle Dick”