Jetton could use some instruction on good manners

To the editor:

State Rep. Rod Jetton seems surprised that people were offended by his rude behavior after he heckled Gov. Bob Holden during the State of the State speech last month.

Woody Cozad, a well-known Republican, discussed in a December 2001 commentary how business is conducted at meetings of the Grand Order of Pachyderms, a Republican social club in Kansas City:

"Oh, the Pachyderms are polite enough. After all, they're Republicans."

Cozad needs to instruct Jetton on politeness.

I have known Jetton since he was a child. I know and respect his family.

He was raised better than to interrupt the governor when he is performing an official act.

Of my many Republican friends, very few can say they are proud of Jetton's actions.

BILL HOPKINS

Marble Hill, Mo.