Kudos to Beilenson for Saying No to PACs
* Many of us in California, Republicans and Democrats alike, are pleased that there is one member of our congressional delegation who does not accept bribes from political action committees (PACs) . . . Anthony Beilenson.
Richard Sybert, Beilenson’s last opponent for the congressional seat, in a letter to The Times said that because Beilenson was given funds from the Democratic state and national committees he was not “pure.” Evidently Sybert does not understand the difference between taking campaign contributions from identified special interest groups who want to influence your vote and money that comes anonymously from state and national funds.
Obviously Mr. Sybert will again face Tony Beilenson in the 1996 election. And will Sybert refuse all campaign contributions from special interests, including Republican state and national committees? Tony Beilenson votes with no other considerations than his constituents, his country and his conscience. Would that it were so for all our legislators.
M. STEPHEN SHELDON
Studio City
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