I have also received Rep. Tate's form letters. I was interested in finding out the facts of the "bear incident", but feared it was too political (considering some past concerns on appropriate content).
I'm glad someone else brought it up.
Tate spoke to my 4th grade students when he was a state representative and I was only tempted to roll my eyes once.
Michael Brown
Puyallup, WA
MBEB1215 at delphi.com