A plea to Libertarian voters

by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville

I ask for those who may be considering voting for the Libertarian candidate John Lamb to consider the effect of a vote for a third party. Any one believing in the Constitution will surely harbor a dissenting opinion. I humbly ask that you lend me an ear.

I am sure that you agree that we need a strong southern border, a combat capable military, well trained and effective police, a balanced national budget, actual forest management, freedom of speech to include argument, schools teaching the basics of reading, writing, arithmetic and civics. This list could easily fill a page. Hey, neighbor, I’m a  Republican and want the same things! 

The election for the new House of Representatives seat is critical to control of the Congress. Candidate Ryan Zinke may not be your choice, but he is the best choice with a chance to win. We must win as the Democratic candidate will assuredly be against everything in my list above! I ask you: aren’t the differences between the Republicans and the Libertarians one of degree?

The percentage of Libertarian votes will enhance the chance of a Democratic victory! Are the internal issues between us so important that we lose it all? Politics has been said to be the art of the possible. A second description is the choice of evils. No party is perfect. Some are just thought to be better than others. I remember when a split in Conservative ranks over candidate Ross Perot gave us President Clinton.

The Sunday, Oct. 23rd Missoulian ran a great description of candidate John Lamb. You should be proud. But look out, as this is a chocolate cover on a poison pill. They want a Democrat to win and have written in a manner to encourage the continued split in conservative ranks. We must unite! We can argue like heck after we win and have some power. It’s all about power. Unfortunately, a protest vote is in effect a vote for the opponent..