Legislators not having a very merry Christmas season

I would like to personally wish a Merry Christmas to all Gallatin Valley residents. I now have a better understanding of what military spouses go through when their loved ones are called up to go somewhere other than home to serve their country.

Last week our governor called a special session ... 11 days before Christmas. I understand the need for a special session, but why call it 11 days before Christmas? I know why ... the governor doesn't have to be in Helena during the special session, he can be home with his family preparing for their Christmas celebrations.

My husband, Rep. John Sinrud of HD 67, won't be home to help us prepare for Christmas, attending end-of-the-season basketball games and Christmas programs ... he will be in Helena, listening and voting. Yes, my husband chose to run for representative and was blessed to win, just as our brave men and women choose to serve our country in the military, so I can't complain too much. And after all, he will be drawing a salary of $76 a day while he is in Helena, which if he is lucky enough to just put in eight hours a day makes it $9.50 an hour.

I know the governor called the special session just before Christmas so the legislators wouldn't draw it out and stay longer than necessary. But goodness sakes, when my husband can leave his successful family business and make $9.50 (or less) an hour just before Christmas, why shouldn't he drag it out!!! Don't you see how ridiculous that thought is?

So Merry Christmas to you, Governor ... no don't bother to send our family your best wishes for this holiday season, you already have done enough to make my holidays bright.

Kim Sinrud

Bozeman

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