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Larry Crook: Campaign of disrespect is unworthy of the presidency

What are we teaching our children about respect? Last time I checked there are only 50 sitting governors, only 100 sitting senators and there have only been 46 first ladies and 44 presidents in the history of this country. Why are we allowing such disrespectful name calling by one particular candidate?

Whether you agree with the actions of our elected leaders or not, they deserve the respect of being called by their earned titles. The president of the United States of America is the ultimate role model for the world. I will not be voting for any candidate who engages in disrespectful name-calling. Our children are watching and we all deserve better than this.

Larry Crook, Riverbank

This story was originally published May 10, 2016 at 11:15 AM with the headline "Larry Crook: Campaign of disrespect is unworthy of the presidency."

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