Obama campaign reminds us of how America works

The Obama campaign and victory has set a benchmark for future elections.

It proved a candidate can win without the need to promote fear or to divide by attempting to be more religious or patriotic than the opponent.

In these dark days, the victory gave humans, all over America and the world, reason to break into celebrations of joy and hope.

They had, for months, been anxiously watching the long American election process. As it concluded, the sight of huge numbers waiting in multi-block lines to express democracy was stunning. Each individual was expressing his or her right to vote, but the most impressive show of real democracy was the sheer number participating in a common task. It was emotionally overwhelming.

What is even more remarkable is that it appears that America has once again been blessed with the divine celestial confluence of having the right leader appear at the right moment in history. The previous instances brought Franklin Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and John Kennedy.

Vince De Palmer

Manchester

Bartlett gives thanks for support from 6th District

Thank you for the opportunity to address the residents of Carroll County who have entrusted me to represent them in the U.S. Congress for a ninth term.

To my constituents: I am humbled by the continuing support of the voters of Maryland's 6th District for my consistent efforts for less spending, lower taxes and less red tape, as well as my national leadership to promote a transition to domestic, cleaner and renewable sources of energy.

I pledge to continue working as your servant.

I maintain a local office in Westminster and a toll-free number, 1-800-705-2385, for you to contact me if you have a question about a federal government policy or are experiencing a problem with a federal program.

Acting as your advocate to provide you the best possible customer service from federal government programs is one of my most important responsibilities.

You may also contact me via e-mail through my Web site at www.bartlett.house.gov.

I welcome your insights and suggestions about how to make our federal government a more effective servant for us and our posterity.

Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett, 6th District

U.S. House of Representatives

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