Reid's 'the Hammer'

EDITOR:

Let's see. Dr. Paslov says Sen. Reid is using "political prowess" to hold the health coalition together. I would use different language - bribery. He (Reid) took our tax money - $100 million - and gave it to Sen. Landrieu and she changed her vote.

Now, we learn about the Nebraska deal and the hospital for Sen. Dodd. Sen. Reid listed a string of medical groups he says supports the health care bill. I checked with the heart and cancer associations. They said such is not the case. They only agree with certain items in the bill - not the entire bill.

Suppose I decided to give money to people if they voted for a certain candidate. That is called bribery and I could go to jail.

Is it really within the constitutional framework for Reid to do this? Oh, that's right, our elected officials are a special class and are allowed to break the law.

Reid should be renamed "The Hammer." Hopefully, we will send him back to Searchlight where he can "dance!"

Tony Klein

Minden