Such was the case with a recent column by the editor of this publication, Ms. Billie Stanton, in reference to Scott McInnis winning her “heart.” The lady, as well as others, would do well to examine any candidate’s total background, as opposed to making general statements because, at one encounter, she heard what she wanted to hear (something professional politicians are quite adept at feeding others).
She is not the only one who has met Mr. McInnis, and we have a totally different view of him. One characteristic is: “I can do it, but if you do it, I will get upset.” That is not someone who belongs in any political office.
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In your position, your obligation is to ask hard questions of everyone, and not allow yourself to be guided by such things as feelings or “first impressions.” If you are, how can you expect those who work for you, i.e. the reporters, to act any differently?
We all have “feelings.” The difference is that mature persons will recognize what they are, not surrender to them or render judgments based upon them.
There is already too much emotion in the public discourse. We have no need of more, especially from those in the press.
Robert I. Laitres
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