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Dear Editor:
I’m inspired by Victoria Spartz, a Hoosier for 20 years since her immigration from Ukraine, someone who knows firsthand that “socialist utopia” is a cruel illusion that means “pain and suffering” devoid of individual freedom.
Victoria, an industrious businesswoman and a Certified Public Accountant rather than a career politician, has also served with distinction as our State Senator, while managing to juggle life as a wife and mother. I recognize her remarkable courage in running for Congress in this tumultuous election year. Having met and spoken to Victoria and her husband Jason, I heartily endorse her to serve our 5th District in Congress.
I left California, a state mired in political chaos, where I watched, over a quarter century, its optimism, dynamism and innovation evaporate as I witnessed one party gradually dominate the state as it lost its position as a positive model. California’s Democrat-dominated government has brought disastrous consequences. Tax increases, intrusions into the business and personal lives of Californians grew. Businesses and individuals are fleeing California in a trend that is accelerating. Fortunately, I’ve found my refuge in Indiana where common sense and common decency still rule.
We all recognize that government has a legitimate place in our lives. But at what cost in freedom (and money)? Yes, successful government provides essential non-market services to its citizens. If you agree that government has an essential place in your life, but you do not want it to just keep expanding, vote for Victoria Spartz, a wife and mom, businesswoman, CPA, masters-level economist, college teacher, and loyal immigrant who loves our Constitution, our nation, and our state.
Let’s not become California. Or Venezuela. Vote sensibly in the 5th Congressional District. Vote for Victoria Spartz.
Gordon G. Bones
American by birth, Hoosier by choice