OpinionJune 24, 2007
To the editor:I want to thank Gene Osom so very much for his June 20 letter. I couldn't agree more. Another revolution? I hate to agree, but I don't think any other solution is possible. I believe it was Thomas Jefferson who said something like, "The blood of patriots is democracy's own manure." Since I'm 82 years young, I may miss it. I fear, however, for my children and grandchildren...

To the editor:I want to thank Gene Osom so very much for his June 20 letter. I couldn't agree more.

Another revolution? I hate to agree, but I don't think any other solution is possible. I believe it was Thomas Jefferson who said something like, "The blood of patriots is democracy's own manure." Since I'm 82 years young, I may miss it. I fear, however, for my children and grandchildren.

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Thanks again for an outstanding letter.

CHARLES J. LANCE, Scott City

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