TO THE EDITORS:

If G. Gerald Beane (Oct. 12 Letters) had been present at the 9/12 March on Washington as I was, instead of perusing a review of over 2,000 photos on Flicker.com, he would have seen a much different picture than the one he portrayed.

It was a peaceful, well-attended protest against a government gone very much astray. A protest, I might add, that was making a point of telling all government officials that we are aware and watching. A great man once said, "Government is like a fire. When controlled it works for your benefit, when not controlled it is a menace."

If you, Mr. Beane, paid attention to Glenn Beck, you would be aware that he is asking reasonable questions of our government officials and practically begs for answers. None of which are forthcoming.

Each and every one of us is known by the company we keep and/or surround ourselves with. Radicals of all types abound in the White House and are taking us down the wrong road to a place that I and millions like me are not willing to go.

Get your head out of the sand, Mr. Beane, and see where your liberty and freedoms are headed.

John H. Frantz
Manheim Township