To the Editor,

More raises for those holding the highest positions in Rhode Island state government? That means a salary of nearly a quarter of a million dollars to the person who caused the debacle on the Washington Bridge? Yet our roads remain antiquated and mostly are just continually patched up like a poorly constructed quilt with no regard for us. 

Still the majority of this state continues to vote for the person with a "D" next to their name. People in this state need to start looking and listening to those on both sides and voting for the more qualified candidate. The Republican Party in Rhode Island is actually more the Democratic Party of years ago. The Democratic Party is now a government party caring only for themselves. 

Many years ago, I considered myself a proud Democrat. Now I am a proud independent voting for people, not parties. 

Margaret Porter

Warwick