Issue deserves more investigation

In regard to the Nov. 3 letter, “Rules apply to all groups equally,” the writer states that Snohomish County Sheriff Rick Bart “is just another example of the bad things happening in this country today where rules apply only to certain groups.”

I believe that before any person badmouths another person or group of people, one should observe the larger issues surrounding their own environment. For example, the Tribal Housing Authority and the reckless abuse of government money spent on personal items. When the government caught on, the housing authority was eliminated and all employees were terminated. Those involved have already made restitution. I believe there may be more going on than what they expect us to believe. Perhaps the tribe doesn’t want anyone digging past the surface of the issue.

No one will know unless a thorough investigation is done. It is also odd not one person publicly objected to being fired. Does anyone else care? It’s only our tax money, right?

Paul Roemer

Snohomish

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