To the Editor:
I am deeply disturbed by the union’s choice to endorse Barack Obama. I would not vote for this man if you put a gun to my head, and I am beside myself at the thought that my hard-earned dues money is being used to help get him elected.
My political views would keep me from voting for any liberal, but as an American I would respect their right to their views. Obama, and the people he associates with are not true Americans. They are not proud of this country, nor do they have any clue what true patriotism is.
I wish to go on record stating that I do not want one cent of my dues money used in any way to assist the Obama campaign.
DARRIN CULVER
Hudson
Editor’s Note: No PEF members’ dues are contributed to federal campaigns. By federal law, only contributions voluntarily made to the COPE fund for that purpose may be used to support candidates for federal office.
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