I have to wonder why it seems that Republicans can talk and discuss things but Democrats want to rally and protest everything.
Why does U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack owe protesters a town hall meeting? Here is a man who has been in office less than two years and comes to the North Country on a regular basis; I personally have said hello to him three times. I even had breakfast with him at Hermantown Summerfest last summer.
How many years was former Rep. Jim Oberstar in office? I don't think he ever held a town hall meeting; he never came to Summerfest or any Memorial Day events. It seemed like he only came around for photo-ops to further his personal whims.
Maybe it is time for the complainers to accept that we are finally seeing some real change. Maybe it's time for them to put away their protest signs, act civilized and maybe join in in a civilized manner to ask questions.
Ever notice you don't see Republicans being rude and loud and protesting at Democratic functions?
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These are just my observations and opinions, but it really makes me wonder where our country is headed.
Walt Augustyn
Hermantown
