Letter: Editorial about term limits was spot on

Posted 2/9/17

To the editor:

I couldn’t agree more with the opinion presented by your editorial of Feb. 9, 2017 concerning term limits.

You so correctly advanced the position that a line item veto for …

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Letter: Editorial about term limits was spot on

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To the editor:

I couldn’t agree more with the opinion presented by your editorial of Feb. 9, 2017 concerning term limits.

You so correctly advanced the position that a line item veto for the governor; the need to control the bad effects of a one-political party system; the need to get rid of the legislative grant process; and the creation of term limits would all move the state forward. 

I would add joining the many other states who have instituted “Right to Work” legislation. If you want to get really depressed about Rhode Island you need only read Aaron Renn’s article, “The Bluest State,” in the June 8, 2014 issue of www.city-journal.org. His subtitle, “Decades of liberal policies have made Rhode Island the nation’s basket case,” says it all.

Make a copy and sent it to everyone you know who  is still a full resident of Rhode Island. 

Recently, I’ve been researching why Rhode Island is the 51st state for military retirees to settle in. That’s right — dead last. Go to https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-military-retirees and get another view of what’s wrong with Rhode Island. I keep hearing how things are better and the future is bright. Then another Democrat goes to jail or worse yet is given a responsible position in Rhode Island state government. 

Time to wake up and hold someone accountable. 

Jeffrey Richard

55 Wamsutta Lane

Portsmouth

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