When I think of our Republican lawmakers, I have an image in my head that I cannot shake. It is one of bored adolescent boys looking for mischief.
Look at their recent antics. Some participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection or in its planning and preparation. They compiled fraudulent phony electors for Donald Trump and refused to verify the election of President Biden.
The Pennsylvania Republicans gave a massive corporate tax break worth an estimated $280 million annually with little accountability. They paid lawyers $750 an hour to pursue a phony audit of an election that they knew was already audited and declared valid, and they put amendments on the ballot that gave them more power. It seems increasing their wealth and power is where their interests lie.
Constituents need lawmakers to do their elected duties, not demonstrate childish behavior. We need lawmakers who act as adults working for us. Their job is to improve our lives, not engage in performative acts to expand their base. Instead of doing their job, they obstruct, delay and make up wedge issues to divide and anger the voters. We deserve better than this.
Joanne Garing
North Huntingdon