To the editor:

In his Feb. 3 letter “Ready for change,” Robert Duver makes the assumption that electing more Democrats would result in change. As someone who examines results, I came to the conclusion long ago that there is no substantive difference between the Republicans and Democrats. I also realized that “voting for the lesser of two evils” is still voting for evil. Both parties have supported increasing the influence of government at home and an imperialist foreign policy abroad. The failed policies of the Bush administration were implemented with support from many Democrats in Congress.

If you are a voter and are unhappy with the lack of leadership in Washington and Topeka I encourage you to research the Libertarian Party. Until we break free from the current structure the only things that will truly change are the names and faces.

Patrick Wilbur,

Lawrence