Dear editor:

If you think the BP oil spill is a catastrophe, consider the consequences of a nuclear power plant explosion.  Radiation from Chernobyl (1986) is still floating around the world.

Fred Upton is known as the “godfather of nuclear power.” He has championed it for years and he wants to build another nuclear plant here in the 6th District. He considers it his jobs program. Fred Upton doesn’t live here; he and his family live in Virginia. Every resident within 10miles of Palisades has been given potassium iodide in case of “accident”.

Accidents happen.

Fred Upton has had one career for 24 years: U.S. representative. He has a great staff that helps individual constituents. Fred signs the letters.

But what has Rep. Fred Upton done for this District, for this Country? Name one thing of consequence.

Fed Up with Fred Upton? Go to FEDUPton.com. It’s time for a change. We deserve better. Vote Don Cooney for Congress.

Judy Rutherford

Vandalia