Editor,

Are you befuddled, bedazzled, besmirched or just plain bonkers over the deluge of election ads, texts, robocalls and mailings? Consider the pile of initiatives awaiting your vote. They are all the product of Mr. Rich Hedge Fund Dude who moved here from California, only to discover that Washington is not Texas. California hedge fund dudes have a very poor sense of direction.

Now, the first thing to consider is where to consider these initiatives. Try the ferry line, a place you probably find yourself more than you ever thought possible. I-2117 will cut about $500 million from funding for new ferries over the next 10 years or so. Now, before you start screaming that you already spend too much time in ferry lines, consider the benefits. Given the fast pace of modern life, we could all stand to slow down. And I-2117 will slow things down an awful lot.

Don’t waste those interminable hours, nay, even days or weeks, as you wait and wait for the last remaining ancient ferry that still sails. Use that time for badly needed personal improvement. You can be comatose, nap, sleep, meditate, do isometric exercises, catch up on reading the dictionary, touch up your makeup, or even write letters to the editor. Better yet, join Mr. Rich Hedge Fund Dude’s political movement, the Slow Ferry Creep. Because no one knows what we need on the islands more than a California hedge fund dude who thinks Washington should be Texas!

Steve Erickson

Clinton