Opinion

Governor masters use of demons, trivia

Posted September 18, 2007 11:00 pm

Demonizing, claiming something is evil, and trivializing, claiming something is of little importance or significance, are popular practices used today in the political arena. That's particularly so when one is trying to defend a policy that cannot stand up under thorough scrutiny or debate.

Our governor has risen to great heights of achievement in utilizing these practices in the ongoing budget battle. He either vetoed or reduced 1,504 items in a proposed budget. A large portion of the $470 million in cuts were from health care (28 percent), education (22 percent) and human services (22 percent).

We have allowed it to happen by distancing ourselves. This is like walking down the other side of the road to avoid involvement in a problem or helping others in need.

Darwin Cooper

St. Charles

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