Emerson and agriculture

Jo Ann Emerson said the other day that rural America is under attack by Obama, Pelosi and their liberal allies. She's right. The Pelosi-Reid Congress has quadrupled our deficit, destroyed our health care system and implemented regulations that will destroy our agricultural industry.

It's more important than ever that our representative understand and champion the issues important to farmers and ranchers in the 8th District. Jo Ann is leading the fight against cap-and-tax, working to open new markets where our products can be sold around the world and waging a constant battle against an insane EPA.

She also understands that Prop B is a wolf in sheep's clothing that must be defeated. It isn't about puppies; it's about the fringe agenda of folks like PETA who are determined to destroy livestock production.

Jo Ann is the only one we can trust to fight for farmers and ranchers in Congress. Join me in supporting her on Nov. 2.

MARK REITZEL, 7349 State Highway N, Whitewater, MO 63785