Regarding the article ”PennDOT policy change adds cost to Lower Burrell VFW’s Veterans Day parade” (Oct. 26, TribLIVE), about PennDOT charging to close a street for the annual parade: What disgusts me is the fact that Rep. Bob Brooks is listed as a parade participant. I asked myself, why doesn’t he pony up the $450 for the parade permit?

Members of our bloated state Legislature get paid full-time wages plus expenses and benefits for doing part-time work. When I Google Brooks, it appears he is doing quite well with his private life, so why enter the world of politics unless it is ego or other personal gain? Surely a mere 450 bucks wouldn’t break this man.

To have the traditional parade along established routes means a lot more to the veterans, their families, survivors and supporters than having him ride around in some supporter’s fancy convertible.

Yet so many voters continue to return these self-serving fat cats, on both sides of the aisle, back into office. It’s time for term limits and removal of all incumbents.

David K. Camblin

Johnstown

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