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Letter: Those who are corrupt should blame themselves

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003 | 8:57 a.m.

The recent political corruption indictments, plea bargains and disclosures have revealed the worst of Clark County politics. We all knew this was going on but accepted it as normal Clark County politics. We accept the fact that men with money buy politicians. Politics and the greed for money can make people engage in corruption, especially those people who have no respect for themselves and are only committed to getting re-elected and serving their own egos.

Individuals who were elected on their reputations and spoken promises have betrayed those words and have proven that they have no respect for the public. Those politicians who have pleaded guilty are a disgrace to the citizens of Clark County. Those who are awaiting trial have only themselves to blame for the current situation. The politicians who are in trouble need to look no farther than the mirror to see who got them into trouble. Then they should look at their constituents, friends and family members and accept credit for their current situation. After all, they have been looking us all in the face for years and accepting credit for everything that is good.

GEORGE J. LYFORD

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