Friday, July 4, 2014

Madore and Wray: QUIT being haters, and drop the hate speech

Commissioner Madore:

Time to QUIT personal attacks on anyone who opposes you. Just because we don't agree with what you're doing doesn't mean its "hate speech" (by comparison, calling me a "parlor Commie Portland pinko" on your public Facebook page last year is also not hate speech). Accusing Betty Sue Morris, Pat Jollota, and the members of Clark County Citizens for Good Government of "hate speech" simply cause they oppose what you and Mielke are doing is just silly.

Let's tone down the personal and get back to the business of governing. Or, in your case, figuring out your golden parachute once the Charter passes in the fall and your time in office (remember, you were elected with 34% of the vote) is up. Appointing Ed Barnes to the District 3 seat is a step in the right direction of CONSENSUS - lets continue that happy trend.

Mr Wray:

You really have no place telling Robert Dean he can't post to Clark County Citizens for Good Governance simply because you disagree with his views. If you're all for open communication and "good government" you need to be open to hearing everyone out - simply telling Robert off and insulting him in a very open and vitriolic letter because you disagree with what he has to say is no way to go about building consensus either.

Your letter, which I've already published in full on my blog - ovancouvria.blogspot.com - was EXTREMELY rude. In fact, its sort of a swan song ala "pot calling the kettle black" - especially when you don't have any control over C3G2 other than Facebook ownership - as far as I know, you're not a moderator, or administrator - you're just the man that started said group page online. Your behavior, as far as I've seen, is equal to Commissioner Madore's - neither you nor him are one man bands - nor is Clark County either of yours personal banana republics.

Personally, I think you both should get together in a very small room over some cups of Compass Coffee's excellent toddy and set awhile. Get to know eachother. Scream at eachother and catfight even.

What y'all should NOT do is use your positions as public forums for disgusting personal attacks on anyone who opposes you. Its high time everyone in this County came together to BUILD us up - not tear us down with insults, vitriol, and hate.

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