To the Editor:

Every Republican member of Congress has signed, and is obligated to adhere to, the “Norquist Pledge.” The pledge prohibits supporting any legislative action that raises taxes of any kind, ever. Despite the implied limitation, there is no evidence that Mr. Grover Norquist restricts his granting of approval to that single issue.

If a member of Congress fails to comply with the pledge and attempts to get re-elected, it results in a primary race against a heavily financed opponent chosen by Norquist.