To the editor:

Well friends our governor is desperate. This time in 2009 Governor Culver’s approval rating was a sky high sixty percent. As of Valentines Day a Des Moines Register Poll shows that thirty-six percent of Iowans approve of Culver. A forty percent drop in one year. Ouch. The Register also showed with the intention of an election being held today, that two Republicans would upset the incumbent. Former Governor Terry Brandstad and Representative Bob Vander Platts were the lucky ones. Not only will the incumbent face a major challenge, but every seat in Congress in my view is ‘up for grabs.’ Polls show it throughout the nation. The American people are ailing and weary of our elected representatives not following the saying…by the people, for the people. Instead it’s where they can make the most money. This midterm election season will be very fascinating to watch and finally be part of.
Culver recently visited our community to speak about his I Jobs campaign. I viewed his entrance awkward in all honesty. I loathed at the clever joke given about former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin, as this was not needed to be addressed. However, it is our nation’s job to humiliate elected officials. Just do not attack the liberals because it isn’t right. But I did find it an amusing tale that was a great fire up the crowd gesture.
As I listened to the governor speak, I got the thought that this I Jobs campaign was a great idea. Culver touched on the wind and renewable energy movement. He spoke about manufacturing within the area, such as West Branch, Newton. I think I speak for all of Belle Plaine when I say this would be a great addition to the community. This is the answer to how we will attract families. With our aquatics center, schools, road facades, and sewage control being brought up to date, I think if our city leaders can converse with a wind renewable energy plant into making Belle Plaine their home, I think we will be just fine. We have a perfect area south of town for our own little wind farm. Imagine our community with a wind plant providing jobs and all the other exciting occasions happening. Belle Plaine is looking at an attractive opportunity.

Sincerely,

Anthony Jones