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I appreciate you sharing your thoughts, however I think in view of all that has gone on in this state just over the last few years we would be wise not to underestimate anyone from the left.

I believe my husband and I are at the stage in life that you are also. We are somewhat financially comfortable after years of hard work and some good luck but I don't believe that allows us to stop thinking of the future of our children and even our parents should this state be run into the ground. I see people leaving in droves because they can no longer afford to live here, mostly retirees. Just in the last few months my sister and husband left for Arizona, and a couple who are dear friends left for Texas. Both states are by far less expensive.

We all know the hatred the left has for Prop 13. If that were somehow repealed my parents and my mother-in-law would not be able to afford to live in the homes they have had for years. Do I think Davis, Bustamante or the politicians on the Left care about that? No, I do not.

So please I understand what you are saying about being too vocal in our opposition but we cannot become complacent. That, I believe, would be very dangerous when we have others we should be considering. This whole issue is much bigger than just ourselves.

Oh dear me! I'm the last person who would argue for complacency!

Examine these two claims that I've seen here on the site:

(1) Bustamante was a member of MEChA, and they want to return California to the Mexicans. Evil!

(2) Bustamante is a captive of the Hispanic lobby and will do his darndest to resume bilingual education, a proven failure.

The first claim sounds so extreme and absurd that it might turn people away from our cause, which is to make sure Bustamante is not elected. There are also some fair-sounding rebuttals against it - Bustamante joined it only to get an education, he wasn't in it long, etc.

The second claim is true on the face of it, and is enough to prevent any right-thinking person from voting for the guy.

I would argue that it's a lot easier to accomplish our goal - turning people against Bustamante - by emphasizing alternative two instead of one. This is the correct course even if alternative one is true!

Does that make sense?

D