Wrong about town hall

Town hall meetings are part of the fabric of our democracy. Town hall meetings are a dialogue between voters and elected officials. Meetings are not intended as a means for Cathy McMorris Rodgers to collect voter opinion data. Don Peters (“Town halls ruined,” March 2) created a fictional Cathy McMorris Rodgers town hall meeting where people were misbehaving. When did this meeting occur?

I have attended many rallies locally where behavior guidelines were reviewed prior to the event, including the town meeting at the Masonic Temple where 800 active citizens met to voice concerns. Don Peters is incorrect in suggesting that “there is time for two or three questions.” Many opinions were voiced. Representatives from Rodgers’ office tried to answer questions as best they could. I found the experience to be positive and inspirational.

If Don Peters is referring to the disgraceful behavior at the MLK march, I agree that we should refrain from shouting out insults, like when Republican Congressman Joe Wilson shouted “You lie” in 2009 during Obama’s speech to a joint session of Congress.

Eugene Jablonsky

Spokane