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Democracy is Under Attack

Dr. Paul Salzberg, Cochecton
Posted 6/25/21

To the editor:

Across our great country, voting rights are being restricted. The right to vote is precious. It is the cornerstone of our democracy. Instead of making it difficult to vote, we …

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Democracy is Under Attack

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To the editor:

Across our great country, voting rights are being restricted. The right to vote is precious. It is the cornerstone of our democracy. Instead of making it difficult to vote, we should be making it easier.

Elections are important. The Presidential election is every four years. These elections are important and generate more voter participation. “Off year” elections often go unnoticed. For instance, we have town elections. Throughout our country there are many small towns where critical decisions are made affecting your lives.

The Cochecton Democratic Party will hold a Caucus on Friday, June 25. We have been searching for candidates to run for several important offices including Supervisor, Town Council, Town Clerk and Superintendent of Highways. Caucus voters must be registered Democrats who are registered to vote in Cochecton. I urge all those interested to contact Margaret Richardson, Cochecton Democratic Committee Chairperson at (845) 932–8104.

I presently serve on the Cochecton Town Board. I consider this my civic duty. I urge other civic minded people to run for an office. Everyone should register to vote and vote in their town elections. Remember, the right to vote is precious and preserves our democracy.

Dr. Paul Salzberg

Cochecton

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  • lhfc1563

    Paul, they made it easier with anytime voting and still NO ID Shown so that every and any body can vote, even get registered that day! Mail-in ballots that have no 'need' restrictions on them. Electronic counting that can't go wrong or maybe. So what are you talking about to make it easier?

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