It seems that our state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has come up with a tried-and-true method of eliminating an irritant like Tim Eyman by using the courts (“Budget depleted by legal expenses in case against Tim Eyman,” The Herald, May 29). Just tie him up with high-enough legal fees, force him into bankruptcy, and he’ll go away. This is a technique that is being used at all levels of government by various sides of issues facing our society today.
Ferguson is showing his true nature after being irritated at continuing efforts by Eyman. Short-sighted legislation is easy to pass if one is not interested in protecting the interests of the public and citizen residents of Washington state. His office is intended to protect the public and should be able to respond to questions and challenges.
Eyman is not a saintly protector of the rights of man. But he raises questions that should be answered. This ongoing lawsuit is a dishonorable use of the judicial system.
We should expect and demand better from our elected officials.
Paula Deter
Camano Island
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