Christopher Gay, who in no way can be construed as a power elitist (he's written support for some BOS initiatives in the past), has a letter to the editor in today's Standard Times.

Now, you might remember, the CBW was tarred and feathered in the Rag for proposing a TV debate with a newspaper reporter as moderator.  That's biased, but a free for all forum where Bruce and Brenda sit in the back and heckle anyone with a contrary opinion is completely fine.

Anyway, on Brenda's question about recall, Gay wrote:

__________________________________________________________________________

"Selectman Brenda Eckstrom produced a jaw-dropping gaffe at the debate when she chastised Winslow for her alleged efforts to recall members of the current board.  If Winslow indeed supported such a move, voters have every right to know. But Eckstrom's leap of faith was a tactical blunder. Best to keep bombshells in the quiver of a private citizen.

What is remarkable, however, was Winslow's response. Rather than confirm or deny the allegation as requested, she simply dusted off her suit jacket and pressed forward. That maneuver showed courage in the line of fire, while Eckstrom came off as a coward."

________________________________________________________________________

Let's just replay that again.  "...Eckstrom came off as a coward." 

Gay's letter wasn't exactly a ringing endorsement for Winslow, he expressed some criticism for her earlier in the letter.  But still, this letter was good to see.  It's one thing when "hatebloggers" complain, the Rag just labels them as  evil power elitists.  It's a completely different thing when people who can't be construed that way come out and make such criticism. 

It's true.  Brenda's question was self-interested and self-centered.  Rather than ask questions that pertain to the town as a whole, she was only worried about asking a question that pertained to her and her select-buddies. 

And that seems to be a running theme for this BOS.

Last edited by Hamatron5000 (2009-04-03 21:10:12)