Third-Party Candidate Has Much in Common With Mayor Drew

An Open Letter to Mayor Dan Drew:

I want to thank you for providing an open door to me to discuss matters I know we both consider vital to our community [childhood obesity]. Whatever frustration I may be experiencing with the city with respect to ballot access is balanced by the political equity you have shown to me and my party.

You clearly are determined to fight for every vote in the city by tirelessly demonstrating consideration for everyone, to the extent that I feel grateful that my daughter is too young to vote. That cupcake scene is right up her alley.

I have a fairly clear view of drug use by people in uniform in general. The power of narcotics compromises the willpower of even the most disciplined people. Drug use is a common occurrence in the military, especially among service members returning from Afghanistan.

When service members are found to be using, it makes for a quick end to their career. However, the Army does provide its soldiers the opportunity to apply for rehab in an effort to remedy their addiction.

Similar interventions for civil servants who would otherwise be kicked to the curb are in everyone's best interest.

John Kilian, RN
Candidate for Middletown Mayor
Realistic Balance Party