Jay Inslee does not “represent,” he tells you what he has decided. Is that who you want voting on your behalf?

This became clear to us when we attended his recent town hall meeting. We were concerned about the Health Care Reform (HCR) bill and decided to become more involved. We are not as activists, we had no signs, we didn’t shout or clap, we observed:

• The pro-HCR signs were pre-printed (obviously provided in advance). The con-HCR signs were homemade with unique statements against HCR.

• The auditorium seemed evenly divided 50-50 pro and con, surprising in such a liberal state.

• Then there was Mr. Inslee’s presentation; his pictures and graphs had information that could not be substantiated and, during his lecture, he contradicted his own data and, the actual HCR document.

We had read the HCR. It has changed since then, but it was/is an abomination and a dangerous bill. Jay Inslee did not know the full extent of the HCR and was misleading the people at this meeting.

We thought that Jay was there for input from his constituents. Instead, he entered the room with his decision made and he tried to explain it to us in a simple, condescending manner, as if we were children (or just too ignorant to understand). In reality, he was there to sell us on what he had already committed to in Washington, DC.

So, at what point in his decision process did he actually do his job to represent us? He received several valid, articulate questions, yet he never once said, “that’s an excellent/good point, one I should take under consideration.” This was not a town hall meeting, it was a lecture.

We left early because it was a waste of our time. We were surprised to see a school bus, waiting to pick up the “staged” HCR supporters. There were already 10 or so people on the bus with their pre-printed signs – waiting to leave. The room wasn’t 50-50? Mr. Inslee, why did you need the extra, imported supporters?

After reviewing your voting record and, what we saw in Edmonds, you’re fired – just as we would let go any employee that did not do their job. Our vote will go to another candidate. You, are a perfect example of the need for term limits.

Patty Franklin, Woodinville