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As we approach the upcoming elections, it is critical that we consider those who would try to influence our vote — including this writer. I am certainly aware of the politics here in Prince George's County. Yet, what is happening behind the scenes, currently — political arm-twisting and threatening rhetoric of nonsupport associated with scheming, under-handedness and outright bullying — reminds me of the 1960s style of politics, once part of the soiled history of this county.

This election is coming down to who we believe will best serve all the citizens of the county, unafraid of the backlash from doing the right thing. It is incumbent on each of us to study the history of each candidate and incumbent, and to independently consider their capacity to lead. All we have to do is turn on our television sets to witness what happens to cities, counties and states when elected officials make decisions on what they perceive they owe to others who "got them elected."

The outcome of the September elections will have long-term implications for Prince George's County. We must not retreat to those times when a few made the decisions for the many and then left the least to the most. This is your county. Think for yourself, and, most importantly, vote.

Doris A. Reed, Laurel