Dear Kids . . .

[Terry Stapley]

Dear Kids,

After perhaps the most significant presidential election of our Nation's history, your mom and I wanted to share some thoughts with you.

We know that you are adults now; you are very bright and perfectly capable of making your own decisions. Long gone are the days when your mom's and my political opinions impacted your own. I want you to know that I respect each of you and your ability to draw the best conclusion based on the facts as you understand them, and I know that you each cast your vote according to your conscience.

As a demonstration of our deep respect for your opinions, we have decided that because you have clearly supported Obama you will henceforth be removed from our will.

This will allow us to re-direct those funds to others in the country who are more in need. I would never want to insult you by suggesting that you would feel right accepting an inheritance when there are so many who have less than you.

Since we are apparently not capable of making the decision regarding the redistribution of that wealth, we will send your portion of our estate to the government so that they can determine the most worthy recipients.

I know you will all be pleased with this decision.

Love,

Mom & Dad