This is the Problem with Florida Representative, Matt Gaetz

I have to speak out on his recent statements

Scott Snyder
3 min readNov 19, 2021
Representative Matt Gaetz and Kyle Rittenhouse-Source: Salon

This is not going to be a long story. I rarely write on political issues, primarily because I don’t consider myself well versed in political matters. But, like many, I have my opinions on politics and various politicians. This story is more of an opinion, than specifically about political issues.

Recently, Matt Gaetz R-Fla., made two statements that shook me to the core. I’m not here to slam anyone if they respect Matt Gaetz and all he stands for. But I can’t keep quiet — I can’t not share my opinion of what I consider to be two outrageous comments made by Gaetz, and shared by Salon.

According to Salon, Gaetz has stated that he is very open to offering Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse an intern position within Gaetz’s office, if Rittenhouse is found not guilty in his ongoing trial (which is now in jury deliberation). Gaetz stated that it’s his opinion that Rittenhouse should be offered another opportunity to help his country. Help his country?! I’m scratching my head, wondering how Gaetz can even fathom that Rittenhouse’s travel to the Kenosha riots — his ridiculous decision to bring an assault rifle, and his ultimate killing of two men and wounding of another, is something that helped our country.

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Scott Snyder

I live in Oregon. I’m a retired Police Officer and Forensic Child Interviewer. Writing and music are two of my passions.