Why?
Michael Cleverly is the guy who wrote the now infamous "Aspen old-timers, drug enforcement and God" rant against the DEA bust in Aspen.
He's the guy who then branched out and contributed to this 'eventually headed toward infamy piece' by Rick Carroll: "Aspen Times: DEA's trusted tipster not so confidential" .
Which then led him into meeting local hero DEA Special Agent Jim Schrant and a number of various barrels of local media ink dumped over his head. (Click all highlighted links in succession. Yes, we know there were a lot more, but had to draw the line due to post space)
Her choice yesterday was based on the undeniable fact that there is no 'appropriate way' to respond to Michael Cleverly. He is that repugnant.
But today, Steve Kaufman of Carbondale brings up a good point that makes it worth the effort to give Michael Cleverly more of that spotlight he so obviously craves.
If the DEA informant and Marilyn Marks were men, would Michael Cleverly be so brave and graphic?
BTW, what is going on with that Grand Jury probe into witness tampering? We haven't heard anything more in public view.
Maybe that's because Michael Cleverly was made to deal with men who happen to be his own size.
Thank you for writing in to The Aspen Daily, Mr. Kaufman. Women throughout the valley who happen to support Marilyn Marks and also have serious concerns over the bullying/gang mentality that flows under us all in The Roaring Fork Valley are likely very appreciative.
"Editor:
How can one appropriately respond to such an offensive letter, Mr. Cleverly’s “Bend over ballots,” published on Nov. 1? I fear a serious reply might elevate Mr. Cleverly’s letter out of gutter. Let’s try sarcasm.
I wish to congratulate Mr. Cleverly for the ingenious way in which he managed to incorporate violent, sexually offensive innuendo into an activist’s legal battle on behalf of a citizen’s right to a transparent election. It would be a shame if he did not send a copy to the hometown newspapers of the judges who unanimously ruled in favor of transparency or the local newspapers of the countless citizens throughout the country who are also fighting for these same rights. I’m appreciative of the fact that Mr. Cleverly was not cowered by political correctness and am certain he would have been as brave and graphic were his comments directed at a man.
The Daily News should also be congratulated for its tongue-in-ballot support of Mr. Cleverly’s sense of humor, as demonstrated by its clever title.
The framers would be delighted to see how well our First Amendment rights are being exercised and protected.
Mr. Cleverly and Daily News publishers, you should be proud of yourselves.
Steve Kaufman, Carbondale"
(Comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
2 comments:
Nanny, you minx.
Oh, I was hoping you'd let this one go up. Steve Kaufman is to be thanked.
As far as Cleverly being more bold if he was talking to a man in his ballots manifesto, no way.
Michael Cleverly's cowardice is only surpassed by his stupidity.
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