Rep. Begich, and I use that term loosely because I don’t believe you’ve earned the respect due it at this time.
“Deeply disappointed " is a statement that you should have used in reference to President Biden’s decision to withdraw sections of the U.S. coast from future oil and gas drilling. Calling the president a “son of a bitch” is one reason you haven’t earned that respect. Incorrectly stating that it will affect Cook Inlet, when in fact , it does not, is another. Name calling, lying and distorting the truth may be in the playbook of others, but please remember there are young people who are watching and listening. Do better.
— Amy L. Vail, Anchorage
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