Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/23/2010 02:56 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/26/2010 12:28 AM
Expires: 01/01/2015 12:00 AM
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Letter to The Editor on District 5 Race~by Marti Crane
Mr. Spellman came to Rancho just prior to the Copperopolis debate for an open Russ Thomas 'Town Hall' meeting (ask anything - no pre-arranged format). He saw how much we appreciated the one-on-one dialogue over local issues but failed to recognize that this event was called by Mr. Thomas. A debate is a politically charged arena and must have a planned format. Prior debates were called and organized by others, with rules all agreed to. For Mr. Spellman to accept the invitation and then think he has a right and the authority to derail the entire process is arrogant and delusional. This was not the first debate he cancelled or with which he claimed ‘conspiracy’.....
As the voting public we must know who we are electing, so candidates for public service must be willing to answer questions put to them. If Mr. Spellman answers our questions, it’s with vague ‘ideals’ infused with attacking the character and integrity of his opponent and every organization or citizen with the audacity to ask him something he is unprepared to answer. He has shown that he has no idea how to work within a board of differing opinions or how to get things done. Everything he says is 'general', 'philosophical', 'dodge and deflect'. On the other hand, Russ Thomas has been open, available, fair, honest and diligent in his pursuit of the people’s business.
I apologize for this negative tone, but it is important that we cast our one vote with as much honest information as we can acquire. Mr. Spellman says he’s not a politician but he is clearly all about creating a sense of 'fear' using misinformation and popular divisive catch phrases. Thanks to video taping, one thing in clear focus is that Spellman’s bid for Supervisor is in the interest of himself and not in bringing our communities together to resolve issues. I hope he finds a place in society where he can support his family, 'do no harm' and live a fulfilled life. Whatever his issues and/or abilities, it is clearly not in public service.
Marti Crane
Valley Springs/Rancho Calaveras
As the voting public we must know who we are electing, so candidates for public service must be willing to answer questions put to them. If Mr. Spellman answers our questions, it’s with vague ‘ideals’ infused with attacking the character and integrity of his opponent and every organization or citizen with the audacity to ask him something he is unprepared to answer. He has shown that he has no idea how to work within a board of differing opinions or how to get things done. Everything he says is 'general', 'philosophical', 'dodge and deflect'. On the other hand, Russ Thomas has been open, available, fair, honest and diligent in his pursuit of the people’s business.
I apologize for this negative tone, but it is important that we cast our one vote with as much honest information as we can acquire. Mr. Spellman says he’s not a politician but he is clearly all about creating a sense of 'fear' using misinformation and popular divisive catch phrases. Thanks to video taping, one thing in clear focus is that Spellman’s bid for Supervisor is in the interest of himself and not in bringing our communities together to resolve issues. I hope he finds a place in society where he can support his family, 'do no harm' and live a fulfilled life. Whatever his issues and/or abilities, it is clearly not in public service.
Marti Crane
Valley Springs/Rancho Calaveras
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