Editor,

As we approach another election, it is incumbent on us in the electorate to be sure we don’t allow the Grand Old Party to continue to GOP-up the government. In the last six years the GOP has used every devious ploy to keep the government from running properly, from not confirming presidential appointments to filibustering every piece of progressive legislation put before it, even legislation that was first proposed by them. They do this, not for the sake of the people, but just to embarrass the president at the expense of the people, which their leadership has clearly stated.

The GOP continues to use this ploy not only on the national stage but also in state and local government. This is a terrible waste of taxpayer revenue, having a government that we pay for accomplishing nothing. The GOP makes sure your tax dollars are wasted. We must not let this continue.

They try, in every way, to suppress voter turnout. They use the mega-dollars of their corporate overlords to buy elections with misleading ads. Fortunately, so far, corporations can’t vote, but people can. I implore every registered voter to vote in this election, and un-GOP our government at every level.

Be an ever loving GOP-stopper and vote Democratic.

Sincerely,

JOHN C STONE

Coupeville