R.C. Soles' comment regarding not taking a position on forced annexation is irrelevant and disingenuous with respect to consideration of the annexation moratorium bill by the Senate. All he was asked to do was support a fair hearing of the bill, which was perfectly within the rules. What Mr. Soles' actions demonstate is that he is opposed to the democratic process when it comes to the operation of the N.C. Senate. He prefers securing his own position and the stranglehold of one senator, Tony Rand, above the concerns of the taxpayers of this state, whom he supposedly represents. His is poor representation, and he should be voted out.