A brief note to Democrat voters.

This is a quick, brief, and open letter to all remaining Democratic Voters, Delegates, Super Delegates and indeed to the Democratic Party itself as it gathers yet again in a circle to set up a final firing squad to select a Presidential Nominee.

As I look over the political landscape of this campaign, I am absolutely astonished how resolutely and rapidly the Democratic Party — given the historically low ratings of the current Republican President and all members of Congress — had a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain political advantage and then blew it.  While a determination to win not only is an asset but also a political necessity (from memory it took Richard Nixon three tries before he finally made it) – oppositional-defiance combined with a willingness to win at all costs, including references to political assassinations, is a despicable and destructive character fault in a candidate.

As all citizens ponder their votes, I would urge one final consideration.  As a nation, do we want a President who, when awakened by the red telephone in the middle of the night, can resolve crises with intelligence, character, and courage – or – do we want a President who, when setting foot on foreign soil, can’t tell the difference between incoming flowers and incoming enemy fire.