The country was endangered moreso as the result of his service in the second highest office in the land. History shows that he was not particularly loyal to his President, often maneuvering to accomplish his personal agenda. Yet we must admit, he won his office in a fair and square democratic election.

I differed greatly with the principles important to him. In my opinion, the country is better off in his absence from power and influence

Having expressed my opinion, the example of his years as Vice President provides all of us with forewarning. We all need to deeply examine the principles our political candidates stand for. If we react only to sound bites and shallow political rhetoric, or simply vote for a political party, we are likely to be disappointed with the outcome. We should hold our elected representatives to a higher standard of what we expect of them. If we act, if we vote, in response to shallow, popular claims or negative accusations against political opponents, we may not only disappointed, but put in great personal peril. There are aLtogether too many recent examples. Dick Cheney is just one.