The Lexington advertiser., 1942-08-06
WE NEED STATESMEN

AS we enter the "home stretch of the 1912
Democratic Campaign, several significant OBJ
servations apparent first, there seems
to be very little interest in the Senatorial cam
paign and after all is said and done, we are to
elect u S. Senator that will serve for six years,
a 100000 job we should elect SlOO,OOO man
| if possible . second, everyone is engrossed in
the war and how it affects them third, man.
power is coming in for quite bit of attention
now, the war is gradually getting the flower OF
the land" and . fourth business is seriously
concerned about how it will carry on during the
duration. All of these things and many others
are claiming the attention of fathers and moth
| ers, businessmen, planters, farmers, and what
have you, just now. The current Democratic
campaigns are incidental and in the face OF it
all we need to seriously consider the election of
real statesmen and do away with the demagogue
Campaigns are being conducted through
out the land and many new faces are among
those running for public office this year. In
one of the largest and most influential states
there is nationally known man, scholar, for
eign affairs expert, running for public office,
and it is interesting to men of this type in
a political campaign, we probably need more of
them. Last week this new candidate said
| 'We cannot escape from this war or the out
| side world Our sons have left for the armed
services, some have reached points as far away
! as Panama, Ireland, Australia. these young men
are risking their lives for their country. We want
this war won as quickly as humanity possible. We
want decent peace afterward. We want Ame-
RIGA after victory to play great role in promot-
ing world brotherhood welfare and freedom. We
know that America must endure great suffer
ing during the next few years, but after this
war can see better future for us ala great
American civilization where young people will
have opportunity not only to work but to create,
where old people will find contentment and Sc
curity where the Arts, Sciences and Religion
will flourish as never before. But fear that
America will miss this opportunity. This is be-
cause our political system is not working we'll
We have made great progress in everything in1
this country except politics. Today Americas
greatest business is government. But it is a
business, particularly as far as Congress is con-
say to you frankly that the future of America
depends upon improving our democratic insti- 4
tutions. If we keep on playing politics in Wash \
ington, America will not bring forth great
civilization but fear will 60 down in destruction
believe in Congress as an institution, because
believe in democracy and the people. But Con-
gress must be improved. If we do not like the
situation in Washington, you and have an in
lividual responsibility to see it changed. Our
lives and the lives of our children now depend
upon great national and world issues We must
send to Congress men who can solve these terri
BILE problems-men with trained knowledge and
convictions"
This congressional candidate is thinking
along the right lines and probably would make
splendid official. We all should do some con-
structive thinking if we intend to win this war
and survive in the years to come. In electing
public officials, we should we'll consider the
merits and qualifications of all candidates and
select the best It is time when brains expert
ence and good judgment mean something. Let's
forget the politicians and elect real statesmen.