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Feb 22 23:34 UTC 2006

 In a strong early move to cement the coveted "Moronic Legislator of
 the Year" award, a Soldotna, AK, state representative has begun
 agitating to end ferry service between southeast Alaska and the
 southern terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway System in Bellingham,
 WA.

 From the 02/20/06 Ketchikan Daily News:

    "A state representative has sponsored a resolution to
     terminate ferry service between Washington and Alaska.

     Rep. Kurt Olson, R-Soldotna, says he hopes to put some 
     pressure on Washington's congressional delegation, which
     opposes opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to
     oil drilling.

     'Certainly we're not going to hold the state of Washington
     hostage,' until its delegation members support drilling,
     Olson said,  The resolution is more of an 'exercise born
     in frustration,' he added.


 I love the part about not holding the state of Washington hostage.