Articles in Letters to the Editor
Now that I have won the primary for Oconee County Council’s District 1 seat, I believe it is time to speak to the 22 percent who voted for my opponent.
Now that the president has ordered a stoppage of the separation of children from their migrant families, I guess we’re supposed to thank him for his compassion and give him homage.
In Thursday’s edition of The Journal, an article by Caitlin Herrington, “County council amends budget, ups millage” states “… funded a cement wall at the county’s animal shelter” and “ … allocated $20,000 to animal control for a ‘concrete barrier behind the kennels.’”
As the third-party candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, I would like to comment on the recent articles and television coverage of the separation of children from illegal aliens.
Editor: Even though I’ve lived in this area for 12 years, I’d never heard of the Utica community until about two years ago.
Editor: “Good ole boys” politics are still alive and well in the city of Walhalla!
So a few of the guys were sitting around the table enjoying wine, cheese and crackers while doing our best to make sense of the world we live in.
Editor: I want to thank you and The Journal for the excellent coverage you provided in advance of our May 4 Blue Ridge Fest charity fundraiser.
The Journal has spent three months investigating issues surrounding Oconee County Council.
The upcoming primaries on June 12 offer voters an opportunity to have a voice in our state’s future.
Editor: When it comes to politics, everyone knows that there are truly only two parties involved. No, not the Republicans and Democrats.
Editor: I wholeheartedly agree with the letter writer in the May 24 issue of The Journal that Rep. Bill Sandifer has served too long and should be replaced.
