Good old boys remain

When Asa Hutchinson was elected governor, I thought the citizens would see an end to the “good old boy system” for jobs in Arkansas.

However, it appears to be stronger than ever. As an example, the father of Attorney General Leslie Rutledge was appointed to the state Board of Election Commissioners. He is 73 years old and will be earning a salary of $70,304. Also, no public discussion of the hiring was allowed.

Surely a younger, qualified person who needs a job to support his or her family could have been hired for this position. NICK PALANGIO Damascus