Joe Doakes from Como Park writes:<\/p>\n
Senator Franken’s monthly newsletter arrived.<\/p>\n
He co-sponsors legislation to reverse federal law and let us unlock our cell phones and choose our own carriers. Airwaves are interstate commerce so properly federally regulated. Free market is good. Excellent work, Al. A+<\/p>\n
He sponsors a poetry contest for children of military families. This is pandering, Al, not substantive help for veterans or their families; but it’s a harmless waste of time that could be spent doing worse things. C.<\/p>\n
He co-sponsors federal legislation to give Minnesota money for courthouse security, arising out of the shooting in Cook County two years ago. How much to spend on local courthouse security is not a federal issue, it’s a county issue, Al. F<\/p>\n
He co-sponsors a meaningless resolution to keep wrestling an Olympic sport. Might as well urge The Donald to drop the Miss USA swimsuit competition. It’s a private entertainment business decision, Al, not a federal issue. F<\/p>\n
Overall grade: D+<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Talk about grade inflation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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