Silly citizens, liberty is for the rich

At 71, time has shown me the error of my ways. The things I’ve filled my pretty little head with now make me blush like a new bride at my foolishness. All those wasted years I bought into that government of the people, by the people, for the people thing … what a fool.

Why couldn’t I see that an oligarchy, put in place by plutocrats, is the only solution to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for those who realize that scum like us are unfit to polish the hubcaps on their Maseraties.

Well, now there is an effort to in Olympia to stifle the fact that the very wealthy just know more than commoners. Can’t they see that money equals brains and good sense? Do you want a government that isn’t bought and paid for by those who hide their identity because of their innate modesty? No you don’t, so it’s urgent that you take action now. Don’t be forced to take part in legislation that affects you. That’s not our job!

Contact your senator and representatives right now. Tell them to protect the wealthy and to oppose HJM 4004 and SJM 8002. If these measures pass, you might some day be forced to vote for an honest politician. Oh, the humanity.

Ron Larsen

Everett

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