Oh, my. Isn’t this fun. I can go ages without seeing a letter to
the editor or a report in the paper I feel inclined to respond to.
But since you started the Citizens Voice and Hotline, I have to
keep telling myself to
”
back off.
”
Oh, my. Isn’t this fun. I can go ages without seeing a letter to the editor or a report in the paper I feel inclined to respond to. But since you started the Citizens Voice and Hotline, I have to keep telling myself to “back off.”
Alas, today I find myself unable to do this. Someone (anonymous, of course) took exception to Tim Foley’s comments printed in a letter to the editor dated Aug. 29. Mr. Foley wouldn’t object to anyone having a different opinion than him. That isn’t what he was trying to convey in his letter.
He would, on the other hand, object to a personal attack because he, himself, had an opinion. I know I object to anyone condemning my opinion if that same person isn’t willing to identify themselves. This is the inherent problem with the Citizens Voice column.
Vitriolic comments and personal attacks are not entertainment; they are what they are and should not be encouraged. If a contributor feels strongly enough about a topic to write about it, they should be willing to sign their name to the piece.
This particular letter sounds like an unhappy parent or employee who has a control issue. I suggest they try working with the system, not trying to run it or control it. That is a big job, requiring tireless and often unappreciated effort on the part of those elected and appointed to do it.
Remember, if you don’t like the way an elected official does their job, then by all means, it is your right to try and get another individual elected to that position for the next term. Until then, be brave, stalwart, and sign your name.
Jennie Munger, Hollister
