Letters from Readers ~ August 29, 2007Where is spokesperson on behalf of people?
This letter is in reference to the article, “Family Dynamics Prove Destructive” by Bob Grawey, which appeared on the front page of the Star News Aug. 15.
In this interview with Heidi Olson, estranged wife of recently convicted State Rep. Mark Olson, R-Big Lake, Heidi made a revealing contention. She indicated that Mark Olson conducts his family life much like he conducts his politics—with a complete lack of diplomacy and compromise. Mark Olson has to be in charge and in control, even if the family suffers as a result. Apparently in Mark Olson’s tyrannical world, everyone from family to constituents are there just to nod their empty little heads in support of Mark Olson; much like those bobble-headed plastic dolls.
I wonder in what part of that set-in-stone mind set Rep. Mark Olson thinks falls the description of “representative”? At what point did we begin to allow politicians like Mark Olson to become the niggardly, narrow, invasive voice in our head instead of a spokesperson on behalf of the people? And why do we still allow it? Good for Heidi for having the courage to put the welfare of her children first. Do we the people have the same pluck and prudence?—Mary Helen Taft, Zimmerman
*I have previously commented on the story in question here and to the subsequent denial of said article by Mark here!
