Some Republicans, while running the state Legislature or representing constituents in Congress, think they can create a government that they can control, and they are attacking Maine’s constitution.

First, Tim Woodcock is suing in federal court to force the state to change the shape of our two congressional districts. Maine’s constitution provides for redistricting at a specific time. He claims that two citizens have requested this change, but he does not name them.

It seems funny that Woodcock would bring this action before the federal court in Bangor with which his law firm is more than likely well-acquainted. He could have brought the action before the federal District Court in Portland, or to the state court to judge the state’s constitution. Instead, he is leapfrogging the logical path.

Now, in the state’s Legislature, a new bill is proposed to create a single legislative body that would remove the checks and balances of the current Legislature.

Nowhere along the line do I see any bills that would create new jobs necessary to fix the economy.

Instead, I see legislation to limit the earning power of the work force. State workers may be required to contribute additional funds for their retirement, thus limiting discretionary money that could be spent to boost the economy.

Young workers could be forced to take less pay as a step toward becoming wage slaves.

Doug MacIsaac, Mexico