The Tribune

EDITOR, The Tribune. ELECTIONS are truly the silly season. I say this, because you have family members of different political persuasions not speaking to one another because of one's belief. This is very disheartening, especially when we as parents teach our children to have a mind of their own and to be independent and not a follower. There are some candidates nominated for various constituencies in the upcoming election who have invited family members regardless of their political affiliation to the opening of their constituency headquarters, and they outright refuse the invitation because it is not the party of their choice. I think that is absolute nonsense. You may disagree on their choice, but by all means go out and support them for their decision. Politics and politicians come and go, but families are with you forever. WACB Nassau March 7, 2012.