Heath Haussamen
Regular readers of this site know I have expanded the commentary section significantly in the last year to try to facilitate policy and political debate that is productive. You also know that I participate regularly in that debate.
Last week I wrote a column arguing that a change in leadership in the New Mexico House was needed earlier this year, but most Democrats and Republicans instead opted for the status quo. I asked, while they’re busy playing games, who is doing the business of the people they were elected to represent.
The column was widely read and generated a great deal of discussion on this site and in the halls of the Roundhouse. Many of you contacted me to say I was right and thank me for speaking out; others were quite upset by the position I took.
That’s fine. My goal isn’t to take positions that will be popular. It’s to say what I believe needs to be said. Through my own columns, and commentaries and comments written by others, I aim to create a forum in which people are free to express their views. I aim for always publishing a diversity of opinions from across the political spectrum.
You’re all welcome to participate by registering and posting comments on columns that are published here, or by submitting your own commentaries for potential publication.
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