DEAR EDITOR:

Issue 1 has nothing to do with “protecting” Ohio’s Constitution, but it has everything to do with protecting the status quo.

And what is the status quo? We have this election in August in the first place because very wealthy individuals and special interest groups have successfully bought their way into our democracy. The last thing they want are empowered Ohioans who vote. We’ll just get in the way of passing their agenda.

So, rather than sell us on the merits of their plan and allow for many public hearings, they forced Issue 1 to the ballot in a low turnout election hoping we aren’t paying attention. The funny thing about “low turnout” elections is they are low turnout only if we don’t vote. Show them we are paying attention and that our democracy is not for sale.

Protect one-person, one-vote. Vote “No” on Issue 1 this August.

JOHN DYCE

President, Ohio Association of Letter Carriers

Hanoverton