Politics should bear local stamp   Scott Fenneman, Evansville
Politics should bear local stamp  I write to share a
philosophical point of irritation: that local political parties,
committees and candidates who espouse economic development and
support of local businesses, keep mailing me advertising
materials developed, printed and mailed from out of town.  One
would think local politicians and party leaders would be more
aware of the messages this activity signals to local business
owners and workers, voters and all of those who feel the impact
of the recession.  I am fortunate to have grown my business
through the recession; however, many marketing, advertising,
printing and mailing operations in our community have not done
so well. I acquired one in distress and communicate with others
who are struggling.  My guess is I'm not the only one who
notices the USPS mail permit that shows it was sent from
Indianapolis or elsewhere.  It prompts the question: "Who in
Indianapolis thinks they should tell me to vote