OPEN PRIMARIES: It’s about choice

In his Aug. 30 “fact check” of Proposition 1 (Open Primaries Initiative), Brent Regan, chairman of the KCRCC, continues to “miss” the mark: Mis-construing, mis-characterizing, mis-representing, and mis-leading in order to retain the stranglehold that his “Freedom Foundation” has over the Republican party in Idaho. For example, his choice of labels like “Jungle Primaries” is used intentionally to evoke chaotic and frightening visions in the minds of his followers. Demonizing the efforts of a great number of citizens in our state who simply want to have a CHOICE of candidates to vote for, Regan only highlights the fear-based approach to political gain that is the hallmark of his masterful propaganda.

Thank you, Mr. Regan, for consistently providing us with opportunities to exercise our critical thinking skills! Credit given where credit due.

DOUG FAGERNESS

Coeur d’Alene