Deseret News | People should rid Capitol Hill of political 'roaches'

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John Florez: People should rid Capitol Hill of political 'roaches'

Mark | 7:10 a.m. Nov. 16, 2009

Most of what is said here is also true of our national reps....Hatch, Bennett, etc.

They are like roaches......they check into national office and never leave. They scatter in the light of day but come out in the night to feed from the trough.

Too bad there isn't a way to get them out of office and out of Washington.

Mr. Smedley | 8:06 a.m. Nov. 16, 2009

As long as shameless, blood-sucking lobbyists run our politics, we the people don't stand a chance. Accept reality all ye little ones.

Anonymous | 8:28 a.m. Nov. 16, 2009

Aren't you a political roach?

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Paladin | 9:34 a.m. Nov. 16, 2009

I wonder John when was the last time you read your own ethics rules. I do believe there is something in there about being truthful, fair, balanced and yes respectful. As a former federal and state employee I wonder if you have cleaned all the pests out of your life?

Shrill | 10:20 a.m. Nov. 16, 2009

Getting a little shrill aren't you John?

jdp | 10:34 a.m. Nov. 16, 2009

Thanks, John, for a courageous and apt column.

TTL | 3:48 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009

The Governor's Commission's recommendations are the true test for this column and our elected officials. Unanimous recommendations (including from some big name Republicans) show that these proposals are worthy of serious consideration. If the legislature misses this chance to do some good, the roach analogy is unfortunately dead on.

cbird | 5:16 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009

Where can I sign the petition? I know alot of people who are wanting to sign it as well.

Hypocrisy | 8:04 a.m. Nov. 17, 2009

Gee John - in this piece you talk about strengthening democracy and yet you continually support and encourage illegal immigration.

Democracy includes the rule of law and illegal immigration tramples those laws. You cannot actively support and push for both, doing so makes you a hypocrite. But, most of us already knew that about you.

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