Perhaps Donald Davret (letter Jan. 25) can enlighten citizens on the time and effort he has personally invested to improve our political process.
I hope he has had a fraction of the pleasure I know from associations with dedicated people who make huge sacrifices to run for elective office and to serve the people.
His screed against state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli sets a mocking tone at the outset.
He refers to DiNapoli’s school board election as an “often used entry point to local politics.” One wonders how many school board meetings Davret has attended, and how cognizant is he of the extended hours of service given by scores of Long Island school board members (most have commitments to children and education, not to seeking pathways to other offices).
What should readers make of Davret’s sole reference to DiNapoli’s mentor, May Newburger as “most frequently remembered for saying things in a loud voice?”
Do North Hempstead citizens who voted repeatedly — and overwhelmingly — for Newburger and her protégé DiNapoli have affirmative views of their public service.
What should be concluded from Davret’s characterization that DiNapoli’s boosters are a “group of useful idiots” who “blindly support” him?
Do Davret’s attacks also diminish North Hempstead voters (often considered by others as among the best educated and engaged in the nation)?
Michael D’Innocenzo
Mineola
