Nearly empty ferry runs make no sense

So, let me get this straight: According to an article (“Ferry sails almost empty to transport its workers,” July 22, The Herald) the Washington State Ferry System leadership in their infinite wisdom have decided to run empty ferries between Mukilteo and Clinton in order to train their ferry workers to get to work on time, of course, at taxpayers expense.

Here’s a thought: Why don’t we fire the ferry workers who can’t get to work on time and miss their scheduled sailings — kinda what happens in the real world! It looks like the Washington State Ferry system is taking lessons from Sound Transit on how to stick it to the taxpayers. No wonder our ferry system loses millions every year and has to be subsidized by guess who?

Mike Shouse

Edmonds