We hear a lot about how distracted from reality Republicans in the Arizona Legislature are. But to get a clear grasp on whether that assertion holds water, let’s look at proposed November ballot resolution HCR 2040 now awaiting approval by the Republican leadership. The proposal would prohibit the use of state funds by any Arizona subdivision, department, agency, or even a state university in support of a bizarre laundry list of activities that includes promoting walking and biking, addressing racism and xenophobia, tracking greenhouse gas emissions, monitoring climate change, meat consumption, and more.
What are these people thinking? Arizonans want affordable health care, quality education, a healthy environment, an end to racism, and a robust economy. Not the kinds of wacky ideas embraced in HCR 2040. Among the sponsors of this proposal are Tucson’s own Senator Wadsack and Representatives Jones and McGarr. Let’s vote them and their colleagues out in November and elect people who care about our real needs.
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Joseph Alexander
Oro Valley
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