Editorial Cartoon

Legge’s Ledger

Artist Chuck Legge weighs in on Initiative 645 on the upcoming ballot.

Captions between two dogs: So let me get this straight. On halloween human children disguise themselves. Yep. And threaten their neighbors with dire consequences if they don't get treats. Yep. And the neighbors think this is cute? Uh-huh. To another dog: Good news sir. the latest polls find you cute.

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