BREAKING NEWS :

Redmond man charged in connection with fatal shooting on Education Hill

I-1033 must be opposed


November 2, 2009 · Updated 1:14 PM 

  • 0
  • Print Story
  • Letter/Editor

Michael Kress's letter to the editor in the Oct. 30 edition in favor of Initiative 1033 was marked by unbridled xenophobia.

The logic of his position, surely, is that it is time for all those in this country, post Christopher Columbus, to please go home. Mr. Kress does us a favor, however, in that he unintentionally reminds us that the unelectable Mr. Tim Eyman's initiatives have one thing in common: they appeal to our base instincts.

These crude mechanisms to place our local government in a straitjacket must be opposed.

David C. Sheehy, Redmond

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

blog comments powered by Disqus