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They all use our money

Sun., April 21, 2019

There were two letters to the editor on April 13, criticizing Governor Inslee for using Washington State Patrol services to keep him safe while he promotes his bid for presidency. These were both concerning the money spent by taxpayers for political purposes.

I am totally in agreement – but then would ask these same people their opinion on Trump using the Secret Service, Air Force One, etc., as he promotes his political agenda. Check out the statistics on Wikipedia. Since becoming president, he has held 67 rallies – (45 in 2018). Can you imagine the billions of dollars this is costing us taxpayers?

They all need to stop using our money!

Stella McDonald

Spokane

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