The quest for sane Republicans

By Richard K. Barry

It's easy to find wacky Republicans wherever you look. It's not much of a challenge. So when you find one who seems sane, you notice.

The New York Times ran a report on a California town, Lancaster, that has been successfully promoting solar energy. The mayor, a class-action lawyer by the name of R. Rex Parris, has been a strong advocate. 

When asked if global warming was indeed a threat, he responded, "Absolutely. I may be a Republican. I'm not an idiot." 

It's a good joke. Sadly, a lot of Republicans are idiots.