State Representative Jim Walsh’s latest theatrics of wearing a yellow Star of David to protest vaccinations show how out of touch he is with the real concerns of the people in his district (not to mention his insensitivity to the victims of the world’s greatest tragedy, the Holocaust).

Walsh is rapidly becoming a legislative court jester more suited to a career with Barnum and Bailey than the Washington Legislature.

As we saw in the four years of the Trump administration, it is easier to play the fool than do the hard work of government. We face serious issues in this state that are solvable with caring, forward thinking, citizens and elected representatives.

Put away the clown suit Jim, and get to work.

Matt Nixon

Elma