Letters to the editor: Oct. 15 issue

Every Vote Counts

While the primary voter turnout was impressive at 64%, it’s also disturbing because that means over one-third of Lincoln County’s registered voters didn’t bother to take a few moments to exercise one of the most important and fundamental rights the United States of America offers its citizens. The vote is often viewed as our only way to decide who will lead us, and in which direction. In such a divided political climate, every vote is important and every vote counts.

The American Legion’s National Commander said in part, “Passing up the

opportunity to vote is a disservice to...