Carolyn Rollins: Choose the right candidates to preserve our republic

To The Daily Sun,

At the end of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, someone asked Benjamin Franklin what sort of government resulted. He is supposed to have responded "A republic, if you can keep it." A republican form of government is based on an educated electorate choosing representatives to meet and conduct the public's business in a responsible, fair and honest manner. In Belknap County, a few individuals have weaseled their way into office for the avowed purpose of dismantling, disrupting and destroying not only our government, but our trust in our representatives.

On Sept. 13, we have an opportunity to vote for people who are thoughtful, reasonable, and honest to represent us at the county, state and national levels. We have the right to vote; we have the duty and responsibility to do so in a manner that benefits our whole society. There is plenty of information available to allow anyone to find candidates who will accurately and consistently represent the best interests of Belknap County.

Carolyn Rollins

Alton