Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in June 2000, just as the US election was approaching it’s culmination. It is composed of two short excerpts, one written by Bro David R. Ritchie, Senior Grand Deacon – WI, and the other by Bro George D. Seghers, Exec Dir of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, brought to us by Bro Alexander Peratore, Cornerstone #216, Portland ME. As we prepare to elect our next President, these are an excellent reminder that as Masons, we should always strive to be the Gentleman in the room. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge, and then go and vote.