Anyway,
the caller says, everybody knows what Rex Rammell is all about, so why
give him space on the opinion page? Her theory was that I ran the piece
simply to stir up some controversy. Not so. First, since Rammell's arrest was a high-profile story, I
thought it only fair to give him his say. Second, since Rammell has run
for statewide office (and might quite possibly run again), I think it's
important for voters to see Rammell as he presents himself. Including
his weak "big-box retailer" defense, and his over-the-top tasteless Nazi
analogy. Perhaps this is all old news to the Idahoans who have long since
pegged Rammell as a wingnut and a blowhard. I do know this much: 42,436
Idahoans voted for this guy in the May Republican primary. The media has
a responsibility to help voters know what they're doing/Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman. More here.
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.
so. First, since Rammell's arrest was a high-profile story, I
thought it only fair to give him his say. Second, since Rammell has run
for statewide office (and might quite possibly run again), I think it's
important for voters to see Rammell as he presents himself. Including
his weak "big-box retailer" defense, and his over-the-top tasteless Nazi
analogy. Perhaps this is all old news to the Idahoans who have long since
pegged Rammell as a wingnut and a blowhard. I do know this much: 42,436
Idahoans voted for this guy in the May Republican primary. The media has
a responsibility to help voters know what they're doing/Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman. 