I am writing in regard to Governor Schweitzer.

Long ago I became exhausted by his overly affected hokeyness. Particularly his insistence on dragging his poorly managed mutt to every event as if this mongrel is proof that he is from "down home." Now, I don't mean to malign Jag. He seems like a nice, if ill mannered, pooch. I am just asking Governor Schweitzer to put a leash on him. Maybe someone should do the same to Brian. Or rein him in.

In a fit of Jacksonistic cronyism, Governor Schweitzer replaced Jeff Hagener. I have friends who have worked with and for Mr. Hagener and they indicated that he has been fantastic as the director of the fish, wildlife and parks department. I guess Brian doesn't care that the job is done well as long as he can have his BFF's around. That goes for his dog and Mr. Maurier.

I know the spoils go to the victor but in this case the victor acts like spoiled brat.

As a pro-gun, pro-sportsman's rights Democrat I voted for Governor Schweitzer twice. I won't make the same mistake with his alleged senatorial run.

Jared Slanger

P.O. Box 92

Fort Harrison