Bell Best Shot at Getting Rid of Perry

Dear Chronicle,
    I was happy to see that you endorsed Chris Bell and are telling it like it is about Kinky Friedman [“Endorsements,” Oct. 20]. Like many progressives, when I first heard of Kinky's candidacy I was intrigued and thought I might support him. But as time has gone by I feel alarmed that his presence in this race could be just the thing that tips the scale and keeps Rick Perry in the Governor's Mansion.
    To your readers who are supporting Kinky because he's a maverick, or "Why the hell not?" I say, if you are truly a progressive, take a look at what Bell stands for and don't make assumptions just because he's from a major party that has disappointed all of us. Then ask yourself, what do you really know about Kinky and what has he come out in support of that makes you think he'll improve things for our children, our teachers, our minimum-wage earners?
    We might have a chance to get rid of Perry, but it won't be by voting for Kinky. And Bell is much more than the lesser of evils.