Paper should stop partisan rhetoric

It seems to me that the Daily Herald used many denigrating phrases in its "Letter to Illinois' new senator."

Such as: "you joined league with a manipulative governor and permitted yourself to become a tool," "your opportunistic zeal to assume an appointment," "you allowed your race to become a factor. We hope you will put that brand of politics behind you," and "We hope, Mr. Burris, that your actions on issues ... will demonstrate that your appointment was deserved and not merely a symbiotic exploitation by two self-serving politicians."

It seems to me that we must stop this partisan rhetoric and try to work together and converse with each other. Our country deserves our care, understanding and participation in making the United States a better, more compassionate place to live.

Sheila T. Burris

Elgin