I recently read that a majority of Democrats are optimists and a majority of Republicans tend to be pessimists.

Several years ago, the Hawkeye football team was able to snatch victory out of the jaws of defeat a number of times in one season. My theory is that the true leaders of that Hawkeye team were Democrats.

Note to Kirk Ferentz: Recruit more Democrats. Another theory: Democrats will be more willing to see the joke.

A final note: After the great tribute to our soldiers at Kinnick Stadium for Veterans Day, a reminder that football is just a game.

Jack Jackson

Cedar Rapids