Re: Ed Jones’ Nov. 29 commentary, “Gallegly challenged to step up and address nation’s problems�:
U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly is perfectly aware that as a member of Congress he is “in the big leagues.� For many years, he has comfortably accepted our money and availed himself of all the perks associated with his job, reserving district face time for election years.
Even Gallegly’s Washington office reflects his unprofessional attitude. A few months back, I called his D.C. office, identified myself as a constituent and asked to leave a public issue comment for the congressman. His office employee replied, “We don’t take those.� When pressed for an explanation, the employee said she thought I was “someone playing a joke.�
Mr. Gallegly is is not an independent consultant. He is an elected public servant. He works for and is accountable to every person in this 24th District. Up to now, we’ve been too reticent and too easy in our oversight of his performance on our behalf. Professor Jones’ candid but somewhat apologetic challenge to his friend Gallegly is, regrettably, too little too late. We're stuck for another two years.
— L. Page Shaffer, Moorpark
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