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Let’s focus on real issues

Sun., Aug. 28, 2011

I am working to replace Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and our other two women in Congress. I disagree with 95 percent of how all three of them vote.

There have been letters to the editor that suggest that McMorris Rodgers is trying to avoid voters.

I know McMorris Rodgers to be a fine person and one that enjoys and welcomes meeting those she represents, even those, such as me, who disagree with her voting record.

To suggest this representative to Congress is somehow trying to avoid meeting with constituents is blatantly false and is a sad campaign tactic by those who disagree with her votes.

Let’s at least fight this battle on real issues and not on lies!

John Axtell

Valley, Wash.

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