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Lexington - Captain Bob: 23*22' south. 03*12'east. 675 miles to St Helena. 1/13/2018



We are progressing at a reasonable pace. Our wind has been of 8-12 knots If we were more industrious we would fly a asymmetrical spinnaker. We are spoiled with the simplicity of our twin head sails and always hopeful for slightly better wind. It is 05:30 nearing the end of my watch and I have 12-13 knots and 7-7.5 knots of boat speed.

I just finished Hillary Clinton's book, WHAT HAPPENED. After paying a lot of attention to the campaign I am surprised that I read it. I honestly do not know how much I got out of it and I do not know enough to distinguish the bias points. I do know that I think we can improve our political process.

I did not vote for Trump but I acknowledge that he was elected and should be given a fair trial at serving. I sure am glad we have checks and balances and impeachment processes. Trump appealed to a large sector of people who were disenchanted. We need to find a way to make those people feel more secure and hopeful for the future.
To me it seems that our leadership is too partisan. That is perpetuated by the rules and customs of partisan politics. I think we would benefit by having legislative districts drawn by computer programs that place the greatest number of voters in the smallest contiguous area going from east to west in each state. This would eliminate politicians making all red or all blue districts in which the elected officials do not have to be open to all points of view.
I also think we need to have campaign finance reform that is constitutional. How it is achieved is beyond me but allowing big money to influence what voters hear and see is contrary to one man one vote. The rich man is buying more votes with his influential money.
The other main problem I see is honesty. We need a body of experts that can vet information that is put out by candidates and organizations. We would not have to have censorship but we need a forceful way to counter mistruths. It is a horrible injustice that bold lies flourish in social media with no means of correction. How that can be handled is near impossible. I would love to see more of a SUPREME COURT OF FACTS panel of experts who are honest instead of advocates trying to yell over the other advocate. The panel would have rules. The main rule is that if a panel member was found to be voicing non truths they would be replaced.
YES I REALIZE I SHOULD NOT BE DISCUSSING POLITICS!
You have to realize I have to sit on watch for 3 hours holding a blank iPad posting screen.
May fair winds fill your sails with honesty and understanding for others!
Bob

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