Dear editor,
I have known Ed Bideau going back to the late 1970s when I was a deputy sheriff and he was our new county attorney. I worked with him on many cases while I was a deputy sheriff and later as a Chanute police officer.
He was a prosecutor who knew how to go to jury trial and was not afraid to do it. He was very tough on drug pushers. He made it a point to develop a close working relationship with all the law enforcement officers in the county and he often went to the shooting range with us. He was an aggressive and fair prosecutor and about every officer that served with him would tell you he was one of the best.
Ed and I also became close hunting, fishing and shooting friends. We have been on many hunting, fishing and shooting trips together that often included other law enforcement officers. He is a life member of the NRA, is very active in shooting sports and held an ATF Federal Firearms License for several years. I know Ed’s views on 2nd Amendment rights very well. He is a very strong advocate for our individual rights and puts action behind those words. Who would you want defending your 2nd Amendment rights? He is the guy I want defending mine.
Sincerely,
Jim Pattinson,
Chanute, Kan.
Dear editor,
I support Tom Williams for county commissioner.
His has given years of selfless dedication to southeast Kansas, Allen County and Iola. He has served professionally and I believe that he will continue to perform as county commissioner in a professional manner.
He will use common sense to address issues and is well aware that raising taxes and fees on everything is not the answer.
Let’s give Tom a chance!
Lee Gumfory,
Iola, Kan.
