January 12, 2012

SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Letters to the Editor "One-sided civility"

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SandBox sends out a thank-you to Steve Falender.

Surely, we have enough divisive energy floating around the local governments that we do not need more from Mayor Ireland.

Very refreshing to hear someone stand up to him.

" ...I can imagine how quickly and harshly the mayor and council would react to an applicant or member of the public who accused the council or staff of “blackmail” or attempted “extortion,” warning that we are to express disagreement in a civil and respectful manner. How disappointing that not a single council member was willing to confront the mayor for his inflammatory words and tone and to remind him that civil discourse and respect are expected of council as well as the public...."
(Steve Falender, Aspen)

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