George,

I believe that Dave Norris and Julian Taliaffero should be respected for supporting the candidate who is for the best for Albermarle. I am a Democrat but I will not be voting as the party says for Larry Claytor. I feel Chip Harding has the ability to bring some new public safety issues to light with his idea of watching for internet predators and still fulfill the standard for Albermarle Sheriff that is expected by our citizens.

I would say that I believe Claytor has relied on the hope that enough Democrats will feel party loyalty to elect him. It is a shame that his platform has not even addressed achieving more for Albermarle residents. I think this lack of action is going to be his downfall on election day.

I hope that Steven Rosenfield is the only one voting all by the party lines. American citizens have freedom of choice and should not have to comply with party candates.

I hope everyone votes for the individual versus the party title.

Tammy Londeree (Electronic mail, November 1, 2007).