Martha Brogley is NOT a professional writer, but simply an exceptional retired teacher with a sharp wit that our Arkansas politicos are in fear of.
Here's another one from a couple years ago. Not political, just her opinion.
An Inhuman Interest Story
Margaret Brogley
While I was teaching at Borthwick Training College in the Elephant and Castle area of London, the girls decided to put on one of Shakespeare's plays.
I was appointed to the job of designing all of the costumes, making the patterns, and buying the materials for the costumes. Then they were to make their own.
One of the girls was to represent royalty; therefore, I planned for her garment to have fur. As I handed her pattern and material to her, I explained that I had no fur for her garment. But since she was familiar with London she might know where to find some. I also explained that real fur might be too expensive for her to buy and fake fur might be fine.
She listened and then responded by saying, "Oh, no problem, I can manage." I then dismissed it from my mind.
To my surprise when I saw her on stage, the garment did have fur--real fur! I was so proud of her being so resourceful. After the play was over I went to congratulate her and asked where she found the fur.
She said, "Well, I had a couple of pet rabbits so I just went home, skinned them, and tanned their hides. Then I sewed it on the garment."
I was shocked! I thought, "U-ugh! Pet rabbits! PET rabbits!" I then wished that I had not asked!
And, now, fifty-five years later I still I hadn't asked!