Sept. 13, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: During my nearly 80 years of living in our wonderful country, I have taken a certain amount of perverted pleasure in more than occasionally being labeled a “nerdy math geek.” Given that disclaimer, at this point in our presidential election season, I wish to offer to anyone who might still be reading, a numerical diversion: Find a quiet place and take about five minutes to jot down leadership qualities that you feel are essential for our next president/ commander-in-chief. My list, in alphabetical order, is: clarity of communication, courage, empathy, integrity, intelligence, morality, open mindedness, and patriotism. Your list will be different.
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