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Concerned founders didn’t intend dynasties

I agree with one of your readers regarding presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson. Dr. Carson, although not a politician, is an extremely intelligent and honorable person who would surround himself with advisers who have the best interests of our country at heart. Our founders never anticipated or intended a permanent political class. When our country was founded, citizens were elected to represent their country, serve their term and then return to their prior endeavors. Voters should really consider whether they want to extend a Clinton or Bush dynasty.

Patrick Joseph Guimond

Blaine

This story was originally published June 13, 2015 at 5:01 PM with the headline "Concerned founders didn’t intend dynasties."

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