The writer and many others are missing the point of the recall petition.

Most of us who have publicly endorsed the recall are at just about our wits end from having unelected, non-recallable individuals making arbitrary decisions without seeking or without listening to the people they supposedly serve.

We are simply demanding a voice in the process and we know the piper will ultimately have to be paid. Even though the cost appears to be the result of the dereliction of duty by many who now pass the bill for their errors on to us.

It may seem like a waste of time to some but the price of freedom and democracy has never been quick or cheap. I for one am willing to pay that price to have my voice heard even though it ultimately will not affect the outcome.

- Jon Halsey, Knifley