Q: Mr. Federal Way, I was at the mall shopping with my mom when all of a sudden these people burst through the door chanting something about wanting $15 an hour. It was so disruptive and loud that my little boy started crying. The mall is a private business and they have no right to do that.

A: Failing to see the question here, Mr. Federal Way will take the bait. Yes, private business owners and land owners have the right to kick whomever they want out, which they did do, rumor has it.

But let’s dissect the intent of your “question,” shall we? Mr. Federal Way is going to ignore the fact that you, a seemingly privileged person (at least privileged enough to shop in the middle of a Tuesday) was so affected by the mere 10-20 minutes they interrupted your life.

Try imagining yourself in their shoes for a minute. Mr. Federal Way isn’t quite sure of the idea that a fast food worker could be making more than Mr. Federal Way’s job as a weekly columnist (you didn’t really think this was Mr. Federal Way’s only job, did you?), but protests, rallies and the opportunity to speaking up for oneself is what makes the United States great.

First Amendment rights are important here and while the protesters could have lasted longer on the sidewalk, Mr. Federal Way commends those who stood up for something they believe in.

Millennials often get a bad rap for being too complain-y with not enough action. Take that crying child of yours and use it as a teaching opportunity, even if you disagree with what they’re chanting on about or not.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, I’m still in shock that Teri Hickel beat out Rep. Carol Gregory in this election. Why do you think someone who has no experience in public service could displace someone with a year under her belt in the Legislature and many years of service prior?

A: Political columnist Bob Roegner said it best: “Big turnout favors Gregory, light turnout favors Hickel. Forecast is a low turnout, outside of Seattle.” Of the 63,971 registered voters in the 30th Legislative District of King County, 22,993 returned ballots. The almighty ballot-counter gods deemed only 22,625 of those worthy (the other 300 lacked signatures or proper information), which means only 35 percent of registered voters voted. Sounds pretty low, if you ask Mr. Federal Way. So, does Roegner have a crystal ball hidden under that tie or is there some merit to his predictions?

Turns out, there’s some logic to this madness. There’s a majority of Democratic voters in the 30th Legislative District, as well as King County and the state. But clearly, the margin is slim since District 30’s legislators are all bright red Republicans now. Welcome to the club, Hickel. Off years (aka non-presidential elections) tend to turn out lower votes, and simple math tells us that fewer votes of a majority (Democratic) means fewer Democratic votes. So, how come those minority Republican votes reigned? Mr. Federal Way guesses they’re stubborn.

Or this entire theory is just another way for Democrats to make an excuse for a Republican win.

Either way, the voters have spoken, even if that does mean they chose a less-experienced candidate.

Q: Will you be at the Greater Chamber of Commerce gala on Saturday?

A: None of your business.

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