A sampling of the feedback I’ve gotten about Wednesday’s story on U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter’s defection to the Democratic Party.
“Tom, In the small and narrow-minded world that you live in, I understand it’s hard for you to comprehend why Senator Specter decided to switch parties. So allow me to lay it out for you. In 1980, when Arlen was first elected to the senate, the Republican party was relatively close to the center. It leaned only slightly to the right. I know Republicans like to hold Reagan up as if he is God, but the truth is Reagan was centered, as was most of your party. But now, 29 years later, the base and the leaders of the Republican party are so far to the right it’s nearly off the charts. People like Senator Graham from SC, Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann from MN, and other Republican leaders are so out of touch with the American people they’re being left behind when it comes to improving America and our future. Senator Specter understands this. He never left his Republican principles, the Republicans left him. He has proven for the past 29 years that he is an independent minded person and he follows his heart when it comes to his votes. The departure of Senator Specter from the GOP means they now have one less man of integrity, and the Democrats have one more. If the Republicans wish to continue to have a say in America’s future, they better get back to the middle quick. Otherwise, their place in American history will sit right next to the Whig Party.” — Kevin Hutchinson
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“I was fortunate enough to read your article that is posted on Lancasteronline.com. Occasionally I have to read news that is written from the bias and republican right to remind myself of how selfish and greedy some people actually are in this world. Mr. Specter is more than welcome to represent team Liberal, because you Republicans seem to only care about the flat screen in your living room and the Benz in your drive way. Since when has it become American to not care about anyone but self ? Since when has it become Un-American to care that the starving child is well fed and can go to the doctor when she has a cough? People like you and your darling Sarah Palin are the reason that the Republican party is in disarray. I was born and raised in Lancaster city, and I can tell you that your Republican bed-mate, Mr. Smithgall has never cared or done anything to help the people in the community. He only cared about causes that were profitable to him. Who cares what he thinks. Rick Gray is in now and is doing a great job. He fights for the city workers and the unions. For you to take an opinion from the conservative side is like asking George Bush for advise on fixing the economy. If you need to better understand the condition of the impoverished community and the help that it desperately needs, check out my book, “Escaping Mr. Charlie - Writings from My Journal.” — Roger J. Rudolph
