Commentary
Time To Heal and Go Forward
Well, the very long and bitter Presidential election is
over . . . with President Bush exceeding the needed 270 electoral votes
and receiving 51% of the popular vote.
Also, as all Americans, we should thank both President Bush and Senator
Kerry for the spirited campaign and being true patriots, who
represented their supporters with the best intentions for our country.
Yes, I know there are many on both sides who will take a long time to let
go of their emotions for many reasons and others never doing so . . . It
still doesn't change the fact that we must remain united against the war
on terror, leaving Iraq when the job is done, and other critical issues
facing our country . . . as graciously stated by Senator Kerry in his
concession speech.
Now, that doesn't mean agreeing on every issue either, but each of us
should take Senator Kerry's words about unity to heart . . . and to be
Americans first in support of President Bush and leaders of both parties
to truly come together in the spirit of bipartisanship in Congress
to do what is best for our country. It is time to end the constant
gridlock and get back to doing the business of the people and for the
people . . . instead of thinking of themselves first for political gain
and the next election cycle.
Failure of both parties to work together in compromised fashion should
not be tolerated by the voters either.
And if they don't, then it is time to start cleaning the slate with the
2006 congressional elections. Every incumbent who is guilty of fostering
gridlock from this day on
deserves to be voted out of office by their fellow citizens in 2006
and 2008. Reasonable people should be able to come to an acceptable
compromise, knowing that they will be replaced if not.
So, it is time to heal the wounds of the 2004 Presidential election and
go forward . . . remembering President Bush's words in his victory
speech… "I see a great day for our country..."
David G. Bancroft
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