Once again it is time to vote. This is something that much of the remainder of the world wants desperately to do. Many suffer and sometimes die performing this simple act. Many people in the U.S., our state and the Mid-Columbia take for granted this privilege and fail to exercise this basic right.

There are many good candidates running in our area. They have worked very hard, put in many hours and spent lots of hard-earned money just to get each one of your votes.

Please take the time to research all the candidates, look at their record, listen to what they have to say, then make an informed choice, but please vote for someone. We have done our part, please do your part, make those selections and mail those ballots in.

Phillip Lemley, Richland