One must always wonder when some candidates write their stories and make claims about their opponent. First they must check their own front door prior to making any statement.

To spread political correctness is one thing — dealing with reality is another. The situation with the Muslim refugees is a very serious problem. Rep. Jay Rodne has the correct approach dealing with the Muslim situation: not to invite them to come here. Frau Merkel in Germany betrayed her nation rolling out the red carpet for the potential criminals to flood Europe.

Is Essie Hicks trying to copy her? Germany, Belgium, Holland, Norway, Sweden, etc. are in chaos having to deal with rape, robbery, assault, etc. and the police do nothing. Germany was always a safe nation, not anymore. I visited Germany in September 2015 when those people came by the thousands every day. Ms. Hicks must have never studied European history when the Muslims did try to conquer Europe a number of times. We do not need Sharia law either.

How can former Mayor Ava Frisinger praise the great work Ms. Hicks has done looking after the road maintenance, when you see the sidewalks along the East Lake Sammamish Parkway neglected for years. Raising taxes and forcing retired people on limited income out of their homes is another issue, all under the banner of fully funding schools. Olympia is not the place for Ms. Hicks.

H.W. Maine

Sammamish