This summer there will be an election regarding the library and road improvements. If you are an active believer in the responsibilities of your rights you should decide to vote. As a first generation American citizen I take my responsibilities very seriously. The vast majority of people in the world cannot or will not vote.

I have no influence on how you vote, but I plead with you to go to the your poll and make marks on the ballot.

In local issues we may assume that the groups that put propositions on ballots are reasonably honest. If you have verifiable evidence to the contrary write a letter to the Morning Sun Editor and tell everyone about your concerns. You can also comment to this blog and I will pass such information along.

Do you or members of your family use the library? Do you believe it serves a worthwhile purpose? In areas having branch libraries ask your self what would happen if that branch closed. Yes, the library gets funds from several sources but the library board truly believes it needs more. Make your decision not because you don't like someone on the board or someone who works for the library, but because you believe the service is needed, just as Benjamin Franklin did when he started the first one in Philadelphia.

As to the roads, no one likes to spend money on them but are sure ready to complain when they don't get repaired, extended, resurfaced or plowed depending on the season. If you need roads you have to pay for them one way or another. For the longer highways, changing them to toll roads has worked in some states such as Ohio and Illinois. That might be a possibility in the future. This election is about local roads; those you use every day.

In either case think through what you want to do for good reasons and vote!