To the editor:
As a lifelong Democrat with leanings towards independence, I watched the Seth Moulton-Ed Markey ”fiery” debate Monday night thinking how privileged we are to be able to witness a public debate which I am appreciating more and more as a crucial element of democracy.
I started volunteering for Seth Moulton 11 years ago because I sensed that he was a different kind of candidate. While I am respectful of Ed Markey’s 50 years of service and commitment to issues that are meaningful to me, the debate confirmed for me that we need a change and I continue to believe that Seth Moulton is the guy I currently want to see picking up the broken pieces and fighting for me as one of two Massachusetts senators where he will have an impact and be able to influence others.
To a certain degree, I might be a different kind of voter in that I primarily value character in a leader. To handle the serious issues we face today, I believe that character, engagement and keen intelligence dictates are how these issues are handled. I want to hear the concrete plan, not tired sound bites from politicians. During the debate I loved it when Seth Moulton spoke about his concrete plans to manage serious problems and issues.
Selfishly, I want to get a decent night’s sleep trusting (instead of fearing) that the decision making person with power (go Seth) is a fighter who will be able to think on his feet with clarity, honesty, keen intelligence and compassion for the human condition. I had conversations with Seth Moulton in the beginning about honesty in a leader. I accept the complexities of what is the “truth” in politics. Seth Moulton has never disappointed me in this area.
At the risk of repetition, Seth’s well-documented history speaks for his willingness to go against the status quo, his desire to talk about complex issues, and the risks he is willing to take in standing up for us in his decision making. If Seth makes a choice, I trust that the decision is well thought out and has an important purpose. I do not second guess him because of the trust I have.
Seth Moulton is a visionary (and yes I am craving an efficient new rail system). I think that we all know that the old way of doing politics is dead which is a major part of our serious problems. We need a visionary to bring us into the future.
I am aging. I care about the future so I need to be honest and strong enough to face that age does make a difference… in initiative , thinking, physical stamina and skills.
Seth Moulton is part of a new generation who will usher in a future of hope and possibility. Thank you Seth Moulton for fighting for us and envisioning a life after Trump.
Susan Ogan
Harbor View
