People in, money out

Tue., May 22, 2018

Dear politicians (our elected officials): if you want to represent your constituency, get voted into office, and save this country … end money in politics! Start representing the people and not big money. This is a very simple message that crosses both parties lines.

It’s not hard to imagine in your head how the future plays out if we do not get the country back in the hands of the people and out of the hands of special interests. Very simple, if I were given $600,000 from a corporation or group, would I not be obligated to do something for that money?

This is supposed to be a democracy for the people by the people and if we the people do not get involved, the future is plain to see.

Phil Thompson

Priest River, Idaho

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