Tragedy should not be politicized
As tragic as the train wreck was Wednesday, especially for those
who lost loved ones, the biggest tragedy was having to listen to
elected officials from the mayor of Glendale calling for more federal
aid, Mayor Hahn of Los Angeles talking about nothing and County
Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, who doesn't even represent the district,
choose this horrible event to grandstand for the sole purpose of
their reelection. This also includes Los Angeles City Councilmen Eric
Garcetti and Tom LaBonge.
Elected officials should leave the work to those who are
responsible for the investigation, emergency aid and clean-up.
Glendale Police Chief Randy Adams was doing a superb job handling
the press, as was Sheriff Lee Baca and the Glendale and Los Angeles
fire departments.
When it comes time to vote, remember their names and faces and
vote no!
JASON H. WILDER
Pasadena
