Letter of the Day: Michele Bachmann is more of an inaction figure

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As reported in the Oct. 14 Star Tribune, the HeroBuilders plastic likeness of U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann has not been a heavy hitter, with only 50 copies sold to date.

Given the paucity of Bachmann's real legislative accomplishments, perhaps "action figure" is not the best artistic vehicle for memorializing her. A "bobble head" doll might better fit the bill.

CHARLES CLELAND, BROOKLYN PARK

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