Let's Hope These People Don't Vote

Increased millage aside, Royal Oak residents seem to have little interest in issues in this year's election. Angry letters to the editors so far have come from those who want to talk about the electoral process instead. Mostly the same group is attempting to initiate an investigation into alleged violations of campaigning rules. Missing, so far, are letters promoting individual candidates.

Instead, some voters say they won't vote for anyone who:

• accepts money from any PAC
• is anti-abortion -- or pro-abortion
• talks too fast -- or too much
• works in the public sector
• accepts money from local bars
• is pro-development -- or anti-development
• is a lawyer
• is a female
• is supported by the Democratic Party
• is supported by Preserve Royal Oak leaders
• no matter what other characteristics or thoughts the candidate possesses.

Let's hope these voters don't bother delivering their Absentee Ballot or showing up on November 8th.

Frank Versagi is the editor of Versagi Voice.