The Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy and My High School Reunion

 Last weekend was spent in Ocean City Maryland where I reunited with my classmates from Northwestern Senior High School. The class of 1968’s reunion theme was “Still Wildcats.” Indeed, we were and still are wild and many of our good times were spent on Ocean City’s boardwalk.

As we approached the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, it got me thinking about our current representative’s voting record for disaster relief.  I know I’ve pointed out his poor choice in voting against tornado relief for those in Oklahoma but the reunion weekend brought to mind Rothfus’ decision to vote against assistance for those affected by the Superstorm.

Imagine if the majority of the House voted along with Rothfus?! No more boardwalks and their small business owners and no more memories of the beach for the next generation. Even worse, what if our District was hit with floods similar to those of 1889 and 1977 and the likes of Rothfus’ was in the majority? Sorry Johnstown, Rothfus would let you drown on a matter of principal.  

It’s one thing to be a principled agent against big government but to take a stand during the aftermath of a major disaster is just deplorable. But is this really a surprise coming form the man who gambled with the benefits of seniors and veterans during the latest shutdown? It shouldn’t be.  

Do you want a representative who is just votes on principal or someone who knows when there’s a time and a place for compromise? This wildcat will never vote against disaster relief.