This letter was sent to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, but was not printed.

November 23, 2000

The Richmond Times-Dispatch
P.O. Box 85333
Richmond, VA 23293
The Editorial Page

Dear Sirs,

I am absolutely outraged at the goings on in Florida regarding the presidential election. Of particular concern is the recent effort by the Gore Team to have over 1,400 military votes thrown out of the mix.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t it the Gore Team that has been telling us since the election that "EVERY VOTE MUST COUNT"!? Apparently this only holds true if they can be assured that it’s a vote for a democrat. The duplicity of these people is so transparent and yet where is the outrage among the populace?

Beam me up Scotty!

Sincerely,

Floyd C. Bayne