Representative Matt Dean

Majority Leader, Minnesota House of Representatives

459 State Office Building

St. Paul, MN 55155-1298

Dear Mr. Dean:

You’re probably aware at this point that craven name-calling has its consequences, and that it’s particularly rude and relatively stupid to do such things in the halls of legislature.  No matter your politics or opinion of the arts, I expect better from those who serve me and my fellow Minnesotans in government.  I have come to expect spastic insults and unfounded accusations from the Punditry, but I can’t accept it from public servants in prominent office.  

You think Mr. Gaiman’s fee was too high?  fair enough.  Bring the point up as an example to support your argument.  Call him names like a schoolyard punk and you dishonor your office.  But slander him, defame his character with malice as you have, and you’re answerable to the very laws you have sworn before God to uphold.

But I assume your mother already told you this at breakfast.

I don’t live in your district, but I am happy to write my own Representative and ask that he reconsider your position as Majority Leader.  Do yourself and your state a favor, act like an adult and a gentleman and keep a civil tongue in your head.

Most Sincerely,

Kevin Murphy

Bloomington MN