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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Here is a response from Dan Schmidt (Democratic
candidate for state senator from Latah County) to the dirty trick
postcard.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>A mailing such as this could turn the idea of public service sour. I
respect any one who enters the public arena openly, honestly, as I believe Mr.
Bouma has been in his campaign. To play on<BR> peoples fears and
prejudices is wrong. It distracts from the important issues that can clearly
inform the electorate; our stands on schools, the economy and the role of
government.</DIV>
<DIV>This sort of behavior actually inspired me to consider this run for State
Senate. I watched the Senate campaign two years ago and saw how falsehoods
were widely used. The misrepresentation of the late Sheldon Vincenti and his
intentions for the Law School were vile and dishonest. I did not want to be
represented by people responsible for such in the legislature. </DIV>
<DIV>My heart goes out to Mr. Bouma, his family and his church community. Let
us move forward on the campaign. Let us avoid these
hateful distractions and instead let the electorate know who we really
are and what we stand for so they can vote informed on Nov 2nd.</DIV>
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<DIV> Dan J Schmidt</DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>