May 02, 2008 06:30 am The phantom Democrats To the editor: Since January there have been record turnouts of voters in the Democratic primaries. In Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Indiana, there have been increases of 4 to 8 percent in new voter registrations for the Democratic primaries. Sens. Obama and Clinton, their campaign staffs and political analysts state this surge in voter registration and turnout in the Democratic primaries is attributable to the closeness of the race and the work of the campaigns to get out the vote. While some of the increase can be traced to the activities of the campaigns, I contend a significant number of these voters are Republicans and Independents who are trying to impact the Democratic nomination. John McCain sewed up the Republican nomination a few months ago, and his constituency is working hard to keep the Democratic slugfest going as long as possible. The longer the Democratic melee continues, the better for McCain. I believe the phantom Democrats will return to the Republican fold in November, and, along with the disenfranchised Democrats from the campaign and Independents, help elect John McCain the next president of the United States. Sen. McCain has been vetted and can be trusted to guard our democratic freedoms and promote our national security. Donald A. Moskowitz Londonderry
Six of one ... To the editor: The Democratic party is having a difficult time selecting between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. It is little wonder. On the one hand there is surrender to al-Qaida in Iraq and much higher federal taxes and on the other hand much high federal taxes and surrender to al-Qaida in Iraq. That is a quandary indeed. Thomas Atkin North Hampton
Barka staff, students thank volunteers To the editor: On behalf of the students and staff of the Ernest P. Barka Elementary School, we would like to recognize and thank our many wonderful volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 27 to May 3. These dedicated parents, grandparents and friends truly help us by fostering the very best educational experiences in our school community. Some of their many donated hours are devoted to fundraising, helping in the classroom, copying papers, participating in after-school activities, being room parents, gathering materials for projects, chaperoning field trips and clubs, managing our school store, beautifying our school grounds, counting Box Tops, baking for PTA events, hosting monthly staff appreciation days and providing an end-of-the-year student appreciation week! These are just a few of the many ways our volunteers help us out, and we are very grateful for their never-ending support. In the words and spirit of Helen Keller: "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." Volunteer Appreciation Committee Cindy Najem Michael Procopio Carol Sheil Diane Smith
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