Republicans against Bruce

So sad when this happens:

Bruce doesn’t think about results of his cuts

I attended the Saturday morning Vacancy Committee meeting as a guest and I have to ask: How was Douglas Bruce selected for Colorado House District 15 (“GOP chooses Bruce to fill House seat,” The Gazette, Dec. 2)?

When are we going to learn, no matter what level of government, that slash-andburn politics with no consideration for the implications is terrible for the public and individual well being of all citizens? It would be great to pay lower taxes, but a good representative of the people considers all the what-ifs that would impact his/her constituency before putting forth legislation.

It takes a lot of hard work to research the right places to cut taxes and be sure the cuts will improve the economy and not hurt our citizens. We can save a lot of money if we don’t think about the impacts on safety, education or infrastructure. I just don’t think Bruce is thinking about the people and our well-being and he shouldn’t be a state representative of the people.

Steve Jacobs
Colorado Springs

Commissioner’s exit gives district new hope

Douglas Bruce was chosen by a Republican vacancy committee, not by the majority of voters from District 15. While speaking to one of the voters after the meeting, it was apparent to me that some want to stir the pot in Denver and others just wanted Bruce out of the county.

I believe that during the next primary election there will be many voters who will replace Bruce with any legitimate candidate who will work for the people.

The only redeeming factor is that Bruce, whom I am sorry I voted for, will no longer be an El Paso County commissioner. Now someone will address our issues, not just the ones Bruce thinks are important.

Roger E. Shambaugh
Peyton

I disagree with Steve: your taxes can be Zero while dodging the construction and living in beautiful Colorado Springs! Just ask Doug Bruce......