Rich control elections...

Senator Finney:

 

Reference The Mountain Press's article, Thursday August 21: headlined "Finney: 'Rich' control elections."

 

George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were the only persons who received no pay for serving. Franklin thought the honor of serving should be enough but the people thought that would mean only the rich could serve. In fact today, only the rich can run for office.

 

I believe you were wise to drop the recount effort. Politics is not a fun game, unless you win. The article mentioned you "loaned" your campaign $100,000, you asked people to give money to the campaign but you loan money? People suspect politicians who spend more to get a job that the job pays. I do not know what State Senator pays but my guess is more was spent to get the job than it pays.

 

You were using arguments that did not make sense. If the rich control the elections, having $100,000 liquid places you among the rich in Sevier County. If Parton has the influence you suggest he has why did the tax issue fail? No, while you may be every thing you say you are you voted against Sevier County and never successfully explained how your vote benefited Sevier County. Politically that was a mistake that could not be overcome.

 

Good luck in your future activities. Ronald Reagan would support Overbey, a fellow Republican, unless you believe a Democrat would be better for Sevier County or if you believe Sevier County deserves a democrat since it did not vote for you.

 

John Jenkins

425 Patterson Lane

Gatlinburg, TN 37738

 

Regards,
John Jenkins

865-803-8179 cell

Gatlinburg, TN
Email: jrjenki@yahoo.com 

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