Do district voters want Rep. Sutherland as state lawmaker?

If the sequence of state Rep. Robert Sutherland’s misbehavior does not convey to the voters of his district his neo-conservative attitude of self righteousness, then, what will convince thm of appropriate behavior? (“Rep. Sutherland reprimanded for berating, swearing at security chief,” The Herald, March 25.)

“When Sutherland learned of the investigation…” leaves us to understand that he considered his childish inappropriate behavior as acceptable standard for representative ethics from his district. Is that in reality a true representation of his constituents’ expectations? And, what of the repudiation of his behavior by the House Republican Caucus?

The blame for this escapade is to be laid at the feet of the district voters who vetted their candidate, or thought that they had done so, before sending their lion amongst the lambs. This seemingly unacceptable behavior is also seen at the GOP congressional headquarters and tolerated by the Senate’s self appointed accusers. Spare the rod and spoil the child may be an apt rediscovery of voters for politicians to consider before accepting nomination for office. Perhaps Sutherland’s constituents need to go farther by rescinding his call to serve.

Samuel Bess

Stanwood