Censorship In Olympia

Freedom of speech is under attack, even in America! Even in the state of Washington! Under a directive from the majority party, the Democrats, the following phrases have been expunged from or prohibited from being used in House Republican press releases and publications. “Shell Game” “Lack of honesty with taxpayers” “It’s not truthful to say this money is being put into reserve.” “Tax-and-spend liberals” “Lack of truth in the majority’s message” “The majority party does not believe” “Disingenuous” Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, thought he was on board the Republican budget “Truth Train.” But after Democrat leaders squelched his and others’ opposing views on their budget released Tuesday, he now believes he’s on the “Underground Opinion Railroad.” "My constituents depend on me to tell them what I think, not some pre-approved message the other party approves first. I won't be asking permission to communicate with my constituents,” said Kretz. This is exactly why the people of eastern Washington sent Joel Kretz to Olympia... to cover our ass!