Re: Jill Martinez’s Aug. 27 commentary, “Time for a plan to bring troops home from Iraq�:

I say good for Martinez, Democratic candidate for the 24th Congressional District. Here’s a candidate with a plan who’s not afraid to speak out. Her plan is an end to our involvement in Iraq that will bring our troops home with honor and stop out-of-control spending that has brought this country to the brink; to begin now to mend our relationships with countries where we once had respect and, yes, even envy; to turn our efforts and money into securing this nation by securing our ports (which was voted down because it cost too much); and to return our Congress to representatives who can debate and vote their minds. What an idea!