Wednesday, July 11, 2007 | A San Diego elected official voting her conscience and in the process bucking her strongest special interest supporter?

Kudos to Donna Frye for opposing the Wal-Mart veto override. Her action is as rare among elected officials as is the most precious endangered species Ms. Frye outspokenly protects.

She showed guts and common sense.

We need more of it.

Barnett is president of TaxpayersAdvocate.org.

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