Don’t go down a slippery slope
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Editor,
I thought I would be relieved when our legislative session was over. I am relieved that I no longer have to spend hours every day tracking whatever unkind, hateful, controlling bills were in the pipeline and emailing various committees to express my horror and disapproval. For the party of less government our representatives sure were intent on controlling every aspect of their constituents’ lives that they did not agree with. Our legislators have taken this to the extreme, trying to outlaw everything they don’t believe in even if it does no harm, affects few people or takes away local government control.
Between our representatives and community extremists, our communities have been stirred up about issues that affect few people, don’t hurt anyone or are private matters. We are going down a slippery slope if we allow this to continue. They will try to keep us from being exposed to anyone with a different take on life. It will be a very small world if they succeed. Next time around I hope they will work towards issues that will be productive in the long run like early childhood education, health insurance, safe environments which are investments with long term payouts. And for those who want to get rid of every carnivorous predator, may the elk and deer eat all your haystacks.
I am glad to take a breather until the next session, but am concerned about what our Republican representatives will dream up in the meantime. More tax relief for the wealthy, sex checks in schools, public funding of private schools?
Vicky Maclean
Ronan
