To the Editor:
In this era of fake news,” it’s disturbing that an elected representative would try to raise campaign money by lying about people who oppose him. A recent fundraising letter signed by Rep. Erik Paulsen claims that some or all of the people who have been protesting against his votes are “Soros-paid volunteers.” He hasn’t a shred of evidence to prove that claim is true, and he knows it. But that hasn’t stopped him from demonizing people who are taking time out of their days, away from their jobs and family, to express their opposition to Rep. Paulsen’s voting record, behavior toward his constituents, and subservience to his corporate and political benefactors. Continue reading “Constituents shouldn’t be criticized for exercising civic duties”