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Shuldiner for 19th District

The Journal News, August 3, 2006

     In just a few weeks, registered Democrats will decide which candidate will battle Rep. Sue Kelly to represent the 19th Congressional District. I believe that Ben Shuldiner is most qualified to do this. He impresses me for two reasons:

     1) He has a vision of equality, security and prosperity for all people, and he has concrete ideas about how to accomplish his vision.

     2) He has been working to make this vision a reality. Ben founded a public high school in Brooklyn that is focused on creating good citizens through required community service and special classes. I am impressed with this school because I believe that young people who are involved in their communities will be more apt to become involved in political life — voting, working on campaigns, attending public meetings, running for office. Too many people view politics as corrupt and dishonorable, and there is an immediate need to persuade our best students to become involved in public life. I agree with Ben's idea that there is no better way to change the world than through education.

     Ben has been recognized nationally for his contributions to public service, and I believe that his knowledge, wisdom and ability will serve us very well in Washington.

Joanne Hayes, Peekskill