If you look into the background of most WA Dems you will see one glaring similarity, they (for the most part) are products of the Education Industry. It is a surreal world where free thought is discouraged and ideas are force feed to young minds. Look no farther than Ward Churchill.
I used to be a college Instructor. I got out before it was really bad to take care of my mom who was suffering with congestive heart failure. I hate the betrayal of the concept of academic freedom. I fight this.
Check out FIRE - the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education http://www.thefire.org/
We all ought to be backing them!