i just don't quite get gorton and his use of riders on bills. i understand being against dam removal, even though i might disagree, but to put a rider on a bill is a sneaky way to push through legislation without it being up for full debate. to me, this seems to show gorton is afraid to debate the issue out in the open. i wonder how much of this is just election year politicing for votes.

look slade, we want decisions being made on salmon recovery done in broad daylight with the ability for us to debate the issues. just because you represent our state in the senate does not mean that we want you to act like a spoiled child who only wants things to go exactly his way, and will use underhanded and cowardly tactics to get his way.

shame on you slade... and any other politician who tries to sneak legislation through without debate through riders.

cb