Your letters: Candidates need to represent voters, food tax revenue

Politicians don’t listen to the will of the people

Per the article regarding the District 23 House and Senate candidates (Aberdeen Insider, May 9), “All four men said they think a potential ballot measure that would repeal South Dakota’s strict abortion law goes too far and would have to be reeled in, even if approved by voters.”

So here we have four candidates — Mark Lapka, Steve Roseland, Scott Moore and JD Wangsness — saying they would go against the will of the people they represent if the people approve a ballot measure. How are we to trust any of these candidates when they make such statements? Sadly, there are already too many “elected” representatives who are not supporting the people’s will. Is there any end in sight — abortion, legal marijuana, carbon pipeline right of ways and making ballot measures and constitutional amendments harder and harder to get on the ballot?

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We need candidates who will respect and uphold the will of the people and stand behind the state motto: Under God the People Rule. With that motto in mind, we need our elected officials (and candidates) to support the people who elect them, not reel them in. Leave the reeling to those fishing, not our government.

Vote for those who have your best interest in mind, not theirs and their cronies’ interests.

—Rick Young, Aberdeen

What will replace food tax?

With the food tax repeal on the ballot,  I hope we begin to see what alternatives will be proposed to replace that tax to continue operation of our state budget. I’m praying we don’t see a personal income tax.

—Kermit Born, Aberdeen

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Perry is the proven choice

My husband Carl Perry is running for South Dakota Senate. I would appreciate your vote for him on June 4. While in the House for the past three terms, he has worked hard for the people of District 3. His willingness to examine the issues and listen closely to questions and concerns sets him apart from his opponent.

Carl has been a prominent voice in the community and state, and we often hear his voice in the city and county meetings. Carl is an experienced public servant with a clear vision for District 3 . Many residents share his vision, and he will always focus on you. Property rights have been at the top of Carl’s priorities. We all should know what a candidate stands for and who is supporting them.

Carl has run several businesses and was a previous landowner. Together, we have raised two boys. Carl is experienced, qualified and has the time to devote to be your next senator.

Please vote for Carl. He is the proven choice.

—Sheryl Perry, Aberdeen

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