Letter: Area’s support of Republicans is unfortunate

Friday, April 20, 2001 | 3:39 a.m.

I am a fairly new resident. Can someone please explain to me why this city overwhelmingly supports conservative Republican candidates? As I see it, Republicans in general appear to be bent on striking a stake through the heart of Las Vegas:

These are not the political planks of the Democrats. I, and most other Democrats, believe that gambling is a personal choice that does not require more government regulation, that dumping nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain should not happen, and that artistic expression should not be restricted by the religious beliefs of the fanatical right.

Why in the world would anyone vote for political candidates, then spend their entire term fighting them over very fundamental issues?

TED O. HALL

archive