Hopefully before any voter goes to vote a straight party ticket, they will consider which of the two major political parties has done the following: failed to grant promised property tax relief; denied women health choices; done everything possible to inhibit voting; denied election results; failed to support local police by refusing to approve use of electronic timing devices (radar); attempted to allow teenagers to carry firearms without permits; is attempting to weaken the balance of power between the Pa. Legislative and Executive branches of government via Pa. Constitutional amendments; and consistently and persistently lies about opponents in political ads. None of this is positive or benefits the vast majority.

Voters should carefully vet the individual candidates and choose accordingly.

David Thor Straten-Mohr

Lehighton