No coup

As a Republican I was deeply dismayed by Republican Senator Bob Keenan's comment at the BLUAC meeting on Dec. 29th. In reference to Tim Calaway and Scott Hollinger being removed from the board for missing 5 of 12 meetings (42 percent), Mr. Keenan stated that there was "a coup in progress."

I live in a democratic country in which I, as a citizen, am entitled to rights. When citizens do not agree with decisions being made by those who may hold power, "we, the people" are entitled to propose new and different alternatives through a legal and lawful process.

In a democratic society this does not constitute a "coup." It demonstrates democracy in action!

Carol Venable

Bigfork