Electoral college at risk

In response to Montessori teacher Elizabeth White’s Aug. 29 letter, apparently Ms. White is not a student of recent Washington state 6th District political history. The Senate seat for the 6th District has for the last decade-plus been an expensive and hotly contested race, mostly financed by out-of-district money.

This year is unique in another way, however. Incumbent Senate Majority Whip Chris Marr sponsored Senate Bill 5599. It was signed into law without fanfare on April 28, 2009, by Gov. Gregoire.

To view the text, link to the Legislature’s website at apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/ and type in the bill number as instructed.

After reading SB 5599 carefully, you will find that every voter (and future voter) in Washington state has effectively lost their precious right to vote for president of the United States.

The hard realization that this legislation does not benefit Washington state citizens is painful but must be addressed. I hope you will join me and hold Mr. Marr accountable for this heinous act and not support his campaign whatsoever. If his replacement fails to revoke SB 5599 by 2012, then join me and vote him out as well.

Restore the vote.

M. W. Monroe

Spokane