Whether you like or dislike Lee Benedict, you must admit that he displays the spirit that is needed to really reform our sorry government -- not just government at the state level, but also at the federal level.

Lee Benedict is a man who wants to fix what he perceives as a lack of political representation, and is sacrificing his time to do something about it. He doesn't do this for fame or power; he does this because he feels this is the right thing to do.

He is obviously not a polished and practiced politician, but he is not afraid to say what he believes, even under the barrage of criticism and ridicule he receives from our supposedly unbiased local media. His candor and commitment is something learned in an institution that is very foreign to many of our citizens today. If you can't figure out what I'm referring to, then ask a veteran.

When you are faced with a choice between an honest, well-meaning man and a career politician, I hope you will consider what is really important, not just in this political race for Georgia House District 118, but in all others you will ever have the privilege to vote in. God bless America!

Mike Wiltse, Evans