When we elected Tom Corbett as attorney general, we did so because we believed he was best-equipped to serve the commonwealth as its chief law enforcement officer. Attorney General Corbett proved us right when he, among other things, investigated, prosecuted and convicted dozens of child predators and criminals while protecting consumers throughout the commonwealth.

Corbett also bucked the political system and risked his own political stature when he investigated, indicted and prosecuted elected officials from his own political party. Some say it is foolish (''political suicide'') for any candidate to prosecute his allies and deny contributions from them while running for office. To the contrary, I say it is courageous and deserves recognition for Corbett, who put the citizens' interests first led the fight for real reform in government in Harrisburg and beyond.