FIRST of all, I would like to thank Ms. Tina Sablan for a wonderful letter and I hope her message will reach every home and especially those that wanted to be counted as leaders.
Actually, to those that are considering running for an elected office, they must first read the letter at least three times before signing up. In signing up it only means that you to be rule and guide and to do legislative work rather than an ombudsman job, and are ready to end the business of delivering tents and picnic tables since it was never a congressional job in the first place. Please reassess your potential before placing your name in the ballot.
You don’t have to fill the blanks for a political party’s roster just because you were asked to do so. This is where our problems begin because any political party don’t give a damn whether or not you fit to seat.
This is happening especially if you have a big family. I know it is very tempting to be in control of $270,000, a fund that some probably don’t know what to do with other than to squander it. Please spare us the trouble and save yourself the embarrassment and humiliation. People do talk. If you insist on running for recognition, then the municipal council is the right place for you. That is of course, if the Legislature still allows it to exist.
Lastly, let’s help ourselves by speaking out and participating in the process. Let’s not fail Ms. Tina Sablan. That message she put together deserves the respect from everyone. If anyone disagrees with me, then I say, read the letter again or shut up.

NICK C. SABLAN
Garapan, Saipan