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From: fisher@dvinci.DEC (Burns Fisher, MRO3-1/E13, DTN 231-4108)
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Subject: SPACE Issues in the election
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Date: Mon, 5-Nov-84 10:14:12 EST
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I could not let the article about Mondale/Reagan on space go by without
replying, even though most readers will get this after the election.

I agree that Reagan is really hot on space, and that Mondale is, at best,
lukewarm.  However, I wish to state that in my opinion, a one-issue voter
is being irresponsible.  Just as with most decisions we make, we can't get
a perfect candidate.  We can't get someone who agrees with us on all our
positions.  Space is VERY important to me, but there are a few single
issues which are more important (how about, for example, nuclear war?), and
a number of smaller issues which taken together are more important. 

If you believe that the candidates who support space are also the 
candidates who best represent the rest of your political ideas, by all 
means vote for them.  If, however, you believe that space is one of the
few things that you agree with the incumbants on, please weigh carefully
the WHOLE PACKAGE that you get with each pair of candidates before voting.



Burns


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