In support of his proposition that “American politicians are too stupid to govern,” Edgar Allen Beem cites Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., whom he describes as a “right-wing idealogue.” Presumably, Mr. Beem reached this conclusion because Ryan had the temerity to propose a plan which would reduce government spending and reform our entitlement programs so that they might be available for future generations.

With this kind of thinking, it appears that some columnists are too stupid to be provided a public platform.

Dana A. Cleaves
Portland