Political attack ads are getting uglier — and the damage goes far beyond Election Day

No matter who wins, the torrent of negative political ads does nothing but lessen our faith in and respect for our governing system. This is very dangerous for a republic that is based on democratic principles, writes Gerald Petersen of Avon in a letter to the editor.
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