Letter to the editor: Look to character rather than party affiliation when voting

I believe, in light of the American political climate today, party affiliation is less important than a candidate’s character and positive accomplishments.

A commitment to truth, a strong moral compass, empathy toward those less fortunate, compassion for those who are sick in mind and body, and a commitment to a shared sense of social responsibility should be paramount in evaluating any candidate.

We are all descended from immigrants. None of us poison American blood, because we are America. Whether our ancestors were Asian, European, African, Indian, Native American or Hispanic, our forefathers have all contributed to this great country, as do we. Anyone speaking otherwise is without character, un-American and unworthy of any place in our body politic.

E pluribus unum: “out of many, one,” refers not only to the many states creating one nation, but out of many diverse peoples comes one nation: America.

Kenneth Powell

New Kensington