In last week’s Sounder article on the Eastsound Mayor’s race you referred to Pogo as a “wee terrier with a sporty beard.” There is nothing wrong with being a terrier but I’m afraid your, I’m sure innocent, remark has added fuel to the fire raging about Pogo’s heritage. All the discussion on talk radio  and at the Lower Tavern about whether Pogo is a true American is simply distracting us from the real issues in this campaign. We should be focused on supporting the oldest early childhood education and care center on the island and determining which candidate can best sit up and beg for funding.

To put an end to the speculation and crazy rumors the Pogo campaign is prepared to release his long form DNA report. Genetically, Pogo is part Vizsla, the Hungarian hunting dog developed by the Magyar hordes and beloved of European nobility and a Shi-tzu, meaning “lion”, prized pet of the Ming dynasty, descended from the Tibetan mountain dog. It is true that Pogo resembles neither of these fine breeds but he is proud of his immigrant roots. It is this coming together of east and west that makes him a true American. Pogo is no terriorist! He has been called a mutt, a drowned rat, even worse. But to those who would call him an alien we have one word, Paycey. To see what I mean check out “mayor.smalldognet.com.” Thank you for voting to support Orcas Island Children’s House.

Dirk D. Drigible

Co-Campaign Manager