Jorgenson Gets Trillhaase Jeer

JEERS … to Sen. Mike Jorgenson, R-Hayden Lake. In his zeal to hammer noncitizens illegally in this country, Jorgenson forgot about those foreign nationals who are legitimately residing in the Gem State. Jorgenson’s anti-illegal immigration included a provision that required all driving tests be administered in English. Sure, that’s going to nail any illegal immigrant who signs up for a driving license. But it also hurts refugees, exchange students and foreign workers. In a state without mass transit, having a car is a ticket to a job, school and a social life. So Idaho, like many states, is a good host. It offers driver license exams in the languages of its guests. Jorgenson says he’s going to pull the English-only driver’s exam provision, but the damage already has been done. When anything even hints at Idaho’s reputation for intolerance — undeserved in many cases — the story gets attention. Google Jorgenson’s bill. It’s all over the Web/ Marty Trillhaase , Lewiston Tribune. Full Cheers & Jeers column here .

Question: Which North Idaho legislator has looked worst so far during 2010 session?