Letter: Jindal betrayal deeply shocking
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Surrounding my condo entrance is a cedar fence. When Gov. Bobby Jindal was campaigning for election in 2007, I had no need to put up a sign to show my support and hope. A bumper sticker was already attached from his campaign four years earlier.
The sign remained fresh, as the fence is covered by a patio and carport awning. This sign represented a feeling of hope and trust that Louisiana would finally elect a governor “of the people.” A leader who would live up to campaign promises and when it came time ... would do the right thing.
I am shocked at Gov. Jindal’s refusal to veto the excessive pay-raise bill approved for themselves by the Legislature.
This sleazy legislation was ramrodded through when lawmakers knew that voters and constituents were screaming in protest.
This kind of slick maneuvering must be dealt with by the voters of this state. People, please get involved. We as citizens do not stand a chance of moving our state forward if we do not immediately stand up and let these lawmakers, and the governor know that the balance of power is with the people, as it should be. We cannot let sleazy, over-the-top and self-serving legislation get a free pass.
My friends will not have to ask why my Jindal sign is no longer displayed at my condo entrance. I am sure they have the same feeling of betrayal deep down inside.
Patrick Stockstill
business manager
Baton Rouge
The sign remained fresh, as the fence is covered by a patio and carport awning. This sign represented a feeling of hope and trust that Louisiana would finally elect a governor “of the people.” A leader who would live up to campaign promises and when it came time ... would do the right thing.
I am shocked at Gov. Jindal’s refusal to veto the excessive pay-raise bill approved for themselves by the Legislature.
This sleazy legislation was ramrodded through when lawmakers knew that voters and constituents were screaming in protest.
This kind of slick maneuvering must be dealt with by the voters of this state. People, please get involved. We as citizens do not stand a chance of moving our state forward if we do not immediately stand up and let these lawmakers, and the governor know that the balance of power is with the people, as it should be. We cannot let sleazy, over-the-top and self-serving legislation get a free pass.
My friends will not have to ask why my Jindal sign is no longer displayed at my condo entrance. I am sure they have the same feeling of betrayal deep down inside.
Patrick Stockstill
business manager
Baton Rouge
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