Publisher's September note

Written by Sandra Marshall

I find myself on this nearly first day of September in Lewes, Delaware again. I was here several times last year; it was the launching pad from which I traveled to D.C. to join with others in efforts to impeach George Bush. We tried, thought we were getting close but nothing happened. Congress refused to do their job and allowed crimes to take place, people’s rights to be violated, the economy to plummet, the war to continue on and for healthcare to fail.

Here I am a year later; nothing has changed for the better. We have a new President who has moved us deeper into war, deeper into debt, allowed high crimes by masterminds of the failed wars to go unattended, and retracted his promise of healthcare for all. On issues that should be equal for legislators and voters the lines are being drawn between the government and the people; the haves and have nots.
Here in Lewes I am reminded of the birth of our nation. This is the first town in the first state of the United States. Imagine the work that went into building homes, churches, and towns. The battles fought for so many years and the conditions that were endured by the men and women that came before us prove what a heavy price they paid to lay the foundation for what we have today. They did not give up or give in. I fear it will soon be lost if we do not stand up for what is right and elect to office representatives that will indeed serve the people.

On September 17 we have an opportunity to reflect on the Constitution, what it means and what we must do preserve it. The intent was of the highest level. People died to create this nation; people are dying to preserve it and others are lying to take it away. From talk show host to false TV news, it is time to step back and reflect on the good things we have, to reinforce the wisdom of the founding fathers and to stand together to fight if we must for what is right, just and fair to all citizens of this nation. No one is above the law.

Over the past few months several men who have had major influence on our lives and the history of our nation have passed on. From music, to news to politics, Michael Jackson, Walter Cronkite and now Ted Kennedy touched us. They each strived in their own way to perform at the highest level. As a news man, an entertainers and a person that made policy, each left us with something good to remember. Blessings to their families in the days ahead; I’m sure they will be missed.

As summer wanes and fall bursts forth may the harvest of good crops and good friends surround you.

Peace