Army veteran changes his vote
I am a 77-year-old Army veteran with a service-connected disability. I served honorably, as have past generations of my family.
West Virginia has always been my home. I have earned my own money since I was 12. I got married, worked, paid taxes and volunteered with community service organizations for decades. Generally speaking, I share my opinions with few others.
About 1995, I hired a young man named Sean Barrett. He was a good employee. Because of this fact, I trusted Sean Barrett with my vote, when he later ran for public office as a Democrat. After winning election, he revealed he was a Republican. When Republican candidates run against Stealth Republican candidates, that party dominates unfairly. We had been duped. From public meetings I have attended and information I trust, I believe Sean changes his position on key issues to suit the audience. Both yes and no, pro and con, whatever suits the moment. Outdoing the 1960s TV dolphin, this “Flipper” can simultaneously jump through two hoops in opposite directions. I don’t trust him.
About 30 years ago I first met Hannah Geffert, the current Democratic candidate for state senator. She was an intelligent, personable woman without affectation, married with children. She was a volunteer with a community group I joined. I have come to respect her dedication to community service. I believe she has old-fashioned values, such as integrity, fairness and the courage of her convictions.
I have neither time nor inclination to legislate in Charleston. I ask you to vote for Hannah Geffert as our state senator.
Peter Hartmann, of Martinsburg