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Watching President Barack Obama nominate appeals court judge Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court was a reminder that the U.S. government functions.It is led by a president who is honorable, knowledgeable and articulate. He is supported by a vice president who lends experience and service as well as honor to the executive team. They flanked a man who exemplified &#8220;&#8230; decency, modesty, and integrity,&#8221; to name a few of his many qualities. These qualities are woefully lacking in most of the current presidential hopefuls.The timing of this nomination couldn&#8217;t be more poignant. Viewers saw politicians behaving like adults. Parents and grandparents could watch with their children without cringing. Educators could use the event as an example of how the political process should work.For Americans who have turned off and tuned out media coverage, it felt good. It was a critically needed infusion of statesmanship in action in an otherwise toxic, political atmosphere.Mary Beth Kennedy VodaWyalusing

Letter to the Editor: Nomination of Merrick Garland for top court seen as refreshing break from ‘toxic’ politics