Regardless of party affiliation, we all need to vote

Responding to Ms. Fahrig’s letter (Daily Bee, June 23). In no way did I intend to denigrate those that voted. I was addressing the 50% of age-eligible Idahoans who aren’t even registered to vote. Apparently they don’t feel the need to participate in our democracy and that really disappoints me.

Another disappointment was that only 44% of those registered Bonner County voters even bothered to vote. As a result of this, 18% of those that voted decided who would represent the GOP in the November election. That translates out to approximately 10% of the age-eligible population decided our senator. That is a very disappointing commentary on involvement in our republic.

The disgusting portion of events was the manner in which the senatorial election was decided. Through misinformation, disinformation and lies over months prior, a majority of the voters were lead to believe that the incumbent needed to be ousted. Stooping that low to win is disgusting.

It doesn’t matter if one is a Constitutionalist, Republican, Libertarian, Democrat or independent, we need to vote. Only through the ballot box can anyone make a difference. If you don’t vote you don’t have a voice. Do yourself and Idaho a favor and vote.

GIL BEYER

Sandpoint