Fire the incumbents and vote for change

A disconnect exists between incumbent politicians and the people. This was evident at forums. Incumbents spoke as if they shared a common brain. Career politicians said they were qualified because they were already there, as if we should trust seniority.

Challengers — Crossett, Wynhausen, Ramsey, Elgar and Johnson — spoke directly, clearly tuned into the working people. They gave us thoughtful answers, obviously speaking as independent thinkers.

When making that private choice, follow your conscience. Vote for people who will bring us all together. Vote for the challengers, not the incumbents. Enough of "politics as usual" in Bonner County.

KEN LARSON

Sagle