Sauter, Woodward offer solutions, not complaints

I worked on a nonprofit board a decade ago. Another board member* and I got into a snit about something I can't remember now. It wasn't until they abruptly resigned that I realized we had lost an important resource. Of course! Arguments ended in blame, instead of solutions. We were stuck.

We were both working toward the same goals, and to get things done we had to discuss them. No one was “wrong,”  just seeing from different make-ups and different experiences. Blaming each other was our loss and a loss for the community too.

Our government is stuck now. From city and county to state and federal elections too many candidates are blaming instead of campaigning. Makes for exciting news but does considerable damage to our communities — no matter which side blames the other.

How about listening to this month's primary campaign with an ear for solutions rather than blame? We have candidates who know how to do this and have proved it. Jim Woodward and Mark Sauter are two who come to mind. I wish I had been more like them when I was younger.

*PS. You know who you are, and I apologize.

NANCY GERTH

Sandpoint