For years the ultra-partisan Dr. Thomas Shields and Lois Snowe-Mello have railed against honest proposals to help solve state and national problems.

The time has come for all to give up the Nancy Reagan mantra of “Just Say No” to all legitimate attempts to seek creative solutions. Elected officials must come together for the betterment of society and sincerely attempt to forge agreements that will provide effective governance instead of partisan victories.

Let’s hear positive proposals from everyone.

Timothy K. Priestly, Auburn