Letter: Bush should be a uniter, not a divider

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000 | 9:50 a.m.

Given what took place last Tuesday, I feel it is only fair and just to allow the people who voted in Florida the right to revote. While I am not overly fond of either candidate, we do have a judicial system and we should let it work no matter how long it takes.

We do currently have a sitting president and it is not like the country is without leadership. Clinton may not be perfect -- none of us are -- however, he can still lead the nation while this whole thing gets sorted out. He has done just that for eight years; what is a few more weeks or months?

As a man of honor, Bush should insist on a revote in Florida. The irregularities in the voting there are great enough to cast a shadow over a victory. He should not assume the presidency with such clouds of doubt hanging over it. I am sure Bush wants to win the election fairly and decisively. A revote would convince critics that he is a uniter, not a divider. I am sure he will do the right thing, and stand by the results.

Let democracy work. After all, that is why we have the judicial system.

FAITH-ANNE ELIAS

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