I sent Republican congressman Ryan Zinke an email, asking him to support President Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran.
He responded by writing, “I have vehemently opposed the President’s negotiations since day one. Now that the plan has been sent to Congress, I will do everything possible to stop it.”
He then went on to say, he will “continue to serve me.”
For those who don’t remember, Zinke’s entire campaign for Congress was basically this: “I am a Navy Seal, so vote for me.” Consequently, Zinke has become a textbook example of the dangers of electing people based on blind patriotism.
Here’s what I wrote back to Congressman Zinke:
Dear Mr. Zinke:
You dishonor our country! Shame on you for opposing a huge step toward peace in the Middle East. Contrary to your letter, you do not serve me. You serve the oil industry and the military contractors.
I am tired of my taxes paying for unnecessary wars based on fear-mongering.
Marty Essen
Victor