I Thought This was a Good Letter to the Editor

Published in the Asbury Park Press 04/24/05

Middle class must wake up

The middle class of New Jersey, for the most part, does not have a clue about what is going on in local politics. They have no idea that some local politicians are greedy and corrupt. They do not read the local newspapers or the editorials.

They are too preoccupied with their schoolchildren and jobs to become involved with politics. However, they must wake up to the greed, corruption and arrogance of the local politicians. (When caught with their hands in the cookie jar, politicians scream entrapment. What a joke.) It seems to be a way of life with the politicians, Democrat or Republican, when they get into office.

The middle class must unite and practice GRIP (Get Rid of Incumbent Politicians) when voting. Politicians have become entrenched and know the apathy of the middle class will keep them in office. The middle class must realize their real estate taxes depend on their ability to control the politicians, instead of the reverse.

Paul Haluska Sr.

HOWELL