Shame on RINO representatives

First I would like to applaud the courage of freshman Rep. Matt Regier in his expose of the venality of RINO Reps. Frank Garner and Rob Cook. Too often members of the two parties are loath to pull back the curtain on the machinations of their fellow partisans. The fact that Mr. Regier has done so in his freshman year says much about his pluck and mettle.

Shame on Frank Garner! Not only did he hold party “leadership” up for the ransom of furthering his personal ambition, but he betrayed his constituents by voting as and with his “opponents” across that (obviously, very narrow) aisle. Passing yet another gas tax is very likely the last thing that was expected by those who marked an X for Frank (interesting name for someone so disingenuous — but how could his parents have known?). Perhaps Frank misread the party platforms when he first decided to belly up to the trough of “public service” and its many perks. He seems highly suited to serve at the behest of tax-and-spend progressives and their ilk. It’s tough enough to weed out the Big Gov supporters at the general election — much less have to worry about them in the primaries.

Shame on the so-called leadership of the Republican Party in Montana! To allow these wolves (Garner, Cook et al.) to mingle freely and unopposed (much less reprimanded) with the flock is a serious breach of their responsibilities. We need to cast a much more critical eye at their loyalties and aims. In general, we need to pay more attention to the designs of those we send to Helena and hold their feet to the fire when they stray from their oaths and promises. If we do NOT — then we deserve the government that we get as a result of our inaction and apathy. Pray that we awaken to the dangerous and dire straits we navigate.

—John Embry

Kalispell