2/25: Letters to the Editor

Amendment 4: It's a simple matter of trust

Amendment 4 should be approved. Why? It's so simple. We ordinary citizens have found that, with some notable exceptions, our elected representatives seem to forget about us as soon as they are elected. They start remembering us again when it is time for re-election. It's like clockwork. Just follow the money.

Amendment 4 will give power back to the people, finally. Changing and toughening growth-management laws will not work because soon the politicians will gut them all over again. The Sentinel is naive to think that government can be trusted. History shows us that, sadly, has not usually been the case. Why should we expect the future to be different?

Rather, trust the wisdom of the people and vote for Amendment 4 in November. Florida can be protected only if Amendment 4 is in the Florida Constitution. It's so simple. Whom do you trust more — the people or the politicians?

Richard T. Creedon Geneva