Ignorance of the law is no excuse. This is the position the court system applies to each citizen of the United States.

The Village of Pinehurst expended more than $40,000 in legal fees to determine the size of a real estate “For Sale” sign.

The independent counsel, Ken Starr, spent millions to investigate the Clintons and their associates. Despite the arrest and conviction of numerous individuals, Starr was labeled a villain. Anyone questioning the Clinton’s actions was labeled a villain. Anyone questioning the Clinton’s actions was labeled as despicable and part of a right wing conspiracy.

The Democrats are now in Florida with a team of lawyers. The biased media has joined in the support of their cause. Less than 5 percent of voters claim they could not understand the ballot. Could they possibly understand the tax programs or any other policy of either candidate?

Anyone in disagreement with the Democrats’ position will be categorized as a villain. The Florida secretary of state is another Ken Starr. Watch television and read your paper. The media and the lawyers will find justification to eliminate any personal responsibility to properly punch a hole in a ballot.

The written law of our land should be understood by any 18-year-old high school graduate. Any law that requires a lawyer to interpret it should be abolished. This should be the first requirement of our legislators.

R.B. Kiehl

Pinehurst