As an unaffiliated voter, I have avoidably and unavoidably sampled multiple sources of information relative to the pending election - inclusive of pundit opinions, endless interviews, fact checks, editorials, debates, the already never ending advertisements, and on-and-on-and on.  At this point I would simply like to urge that voters of all affiliations approach this fall’s election with the central intent to vote in a manner that will insure that:

Ø  Tolerance, inclusiveness, and human kindness will trump hateful bigotry.

Ø  Graciously respectful discourse and debate will trump the profane.

Ø  An ethic of personal sacrifice, service, and a demonstrated authentic care for others will trump selfish narcissism.  

Ø  Experience, informed perspective, and conscientious professionalism will trump unintelligent and dangerous bluster.

To accomplish any less in election outcomes will expose our state and our nation to disastrous peril.

“Believe me!”

Neal Guyer lives in Thomaston