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Hats off to Tony McDermott and his April 9 Clagstone article in which he exposed the antics of Heather Scott and Todd Sudick. I applaud his courage to spell it all out!

The Clagstone easement was widely supported by diverse groups that rarely agree with one another, but in this case saw the universal benefits for all. To Heather Scott and Todd Sudick this rare agreement was all conspiracy.

Fortunately for the Clagstone easement and the many that supported it, reason in our legislature prevailed over conspiracy theories, obstructionism, and ignorance.

I think the voters of North Idaho are tired of the shenanigans of Scott, Sudick, and entourage. North Idaho has been through bouts of extremism before and it has been an expensive proposition. It’s time for sensible government with reasonable representatives. Whether a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, most voters want representation that benefits our area; not elected officials who concentrate on their fringe ideologies and my-way-or-the-highway style.

Scott skipped a legislative session to go to Oregon to participate in an illegal takeover of a wildlife refuge and Sudick has been busy dismantling the Planning Department, prompting one lawsuit after another and unnecessary additional costs to taxpayers.

Elected officials can’t please all the voters all the time, but we can expect them to provide good leadership and make informed decisions. Clearly we are not getting either from Heather Scott and Todd Sudick.

DIANA DAWSON

Sandpoint