Supporters letter to Boswell campaign re: Boswell letter to constituents

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Mr. Ourth,

For the record, I find this email and message
offensive in the extreme.  I am a member of the Polk
County Democrats Central Committee and I've
contributed and worked for Congressman Boswell in the
past - as I felt strongly that a Democrat should
represent the 3rd District - but this sort of blatant
pandering and fear-mongering is beneath him, and
beneath the Party.

Ed Fallon is a principled public servant.  His vote
for Ralph Nader was -hardly- the tipping point for
Nader's candidacy -- Nader's message, however
misguided and ultimately petty in focus, spoke to a
number of people who felt disenfranchised by an
increasingly corporatized and submissive Democratic
Party.  Although I hated the outcome, I couldn't
entirely blame them for their frustration.

Recent changes in the party and the country have
thankfully renewed many members' energy and drive to
make the party stronger than ever, but this sort of
divisive, fear-mongering, pointless attack is exactly
what turns people back off and keeps them from
becoming engaged.  It does not help party unity, nor
does it reflect well on the Congressman, whose long
service I respect.

Ultimately, I will help to elect in November whichever
Democratic candidate wins the nomination in June, as I
continue to believe that a Democrat is the best person
to represent the 3rd District.  I cannot, however, sit
idly by and allow this sort of vicious attack to go
uncommented upon.

Congressman Boswell is a man of dignity and
compassion.  Please reflect that in his campaign.

Sincerely,
Louise Alcorn
DSM 72