Letter: Goodlette’s departure lamented

The news of Dudley Goodlette’s possible withdrawal from the state’s political scene is sad news indeed for Collier County and Florida.

At a time when the majority of politicians have earned the right to be classified as self-serving incompetents who will say and do anything to retain office, we see a much-needed superstar about to drop out.

Incumbent replacement may well be a much-needed battle cry, but Florida needs people like Goodlette in office, productively serving, rather than those who cater to a few, as we see all too often.

The failure of Burt Saunders to generate enough support from his special-interest groups to pursue his political agenda may well cost Florida the genuine services of Dudley Goodlette.

I have followed Goodlette and find it a cruel twist of fate that has him positioned to be following Burt Saunders. It should be the other way around.

My observations of Goodlette indicate that he is honest, conscientious, responsive and available to his constituents. A rare bird indeed in today’s political arena.

Don’t let this guy get away! I wish we had him here in Georgia.

Frank Simons/Cherrylog, Ga.