Washblog

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When poor and homeless citizens are illegally knocked off voter registration lists by a political organization do we get an investigation?   When a salmon-bearing stream and wetland is illegally filled in King County for a $2 million profit, adding to the flooding of surrounding homes and farms - do any of the witnesses consider asking for an investigation?   If a contractor pumps asbestos-laden air into a hospital maternity ward for 5 days - after first firing the employee who tries to stop the crime - will the wrong-doers be held accountable?  When powerful and wealthy people put together a campaign to intimidate a county prosecutor out of seeking justice, will the prosecutor overlook the protest of the attorney who thinks she can win the case - and quickly drop it?
Breathing Rights, Voting Rights & the King Co. Prosecuting Attorney

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The Seattle PI endorsed Bill Sherman yesterday, noting that he is "well qualified, with diverse experience and possessed of a healthy interest in exploring new directions."   In its somewhat abstract way the PI is telling us that this race makes a difference for us in our everyday lives.

But the stakes are not abstract.  The stakes for all of us in King County are real - and we live and feel them every day in practical ways.   This race is the first opportunity in more than 60 years to help move past a method of prosecuting justice in King County that is so narrowly aimed at the punishment and protection of the individual - that we have institutionalized the neglect of the larger context and the accountability of the powerful.  I am appealing to readers here to consider giving what I once heard Washington State Representative Mark Miloscia refer to as "time and treasure" - to the candidacy of Bill Sherman.  Specifically, please consider telling friends, family, and others why you think it's important for Bill Sherman to win this race.  And please consider clicking on this link - or the link on the sidebar here - to make a donation of $10 or $500.  Thank you for considering!