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Are politicians non-essential?

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Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Are politicians non-essential?

To the Editor:

Would the governor, his staff, his advisors, and cabinet make different decisions if they were determined to be “non-essential” and trying to survive on government largesse? As long as those that govern are drawing full salary and benefits, they will have an “us” and “them” perspective. Is the term “essential politician” an oxymoron? Just ruminating. 

Paul Stapf 

Waynesville

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