Chris Anderson Betrays His Conservative Agenda Leeter Of The Week: From Oct. 15

After reading Doug Clark’s comments about Chris Anderson in his Oct. 10 column, it is obvious that once again The Spokesman-Review has gone off the deep end in an exaggerated attack on an individual with whom it disagrees. While running an errand that afternoon, however, it became apparent that Mr. Clark was very close to the mark.

What did I hear but Mr. Anderson whining to a local talk show host about how badly he has been treated by the Review, suggesting boycotts of the paper and of local businesses.

Boycotts could result in less business, which could lead to employees being let go. I guess that with the extra time on their hands, these employees could have the time to apply for unemployment insurance. And because they are not actively seeking employment, they would have time to call in to local talk shows.

Mr. Anderson, as a self-proclaimed standard-bearer of the conservative cause, you are a hypocrite. I would suggest that you reinstate your subscription to The Spokesman-Review and look under “unskilled/semiskilled.” There are plenty of openings which, when added to your councilman’s salary, will maintain a reasonable standard of living.

Your application for an unemployment insurance payment without seriously trying to find work is an abuse of the system, certainly unethical and probably fraudulent. Unwarranted use of the unemployment insurance program raises costs for all employed people.

True conservatives try to fix bloated government programs, Mr. Anderson, not abuse them for personal gain.

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