The truth hurts when the bully comes back at you. There is a difference of transparency in govt and questioning, and just being mean spirited loud bullies.

Bless your little heart, Cath, comin in here and becoming moderator and all. Where do you stand on Wal-Mart?

Sam Walton’s Ghost

With all due respect, in Netiquette terms that would be hijacking the thread. I think there are several WalMart related posts on this site already where people have voiced their pros & cons.

? of Powhatan - Maybe the actual statements from Mr. Walton’s speech would help jog your memory. It’s floating around so I am sure you can get a copy of it. For your reading pleasure:

“For me, it does not matter who may be interested which I do not know about because my choice - as explained below - is superlative for reasons that are significant. As far as I am concerned, were my initial choice not available then I would have perhaps explored other methods. But, if one’s first choice is available why create an administrative process and waste people’s time. No amount of rationalization or extensive lobbying for the position by any other candidate or their supporter(s) would alter the fact that I consider my first choice to be the best choice by far.”

How does a person know that a “first” choice is the right choice without considering others.  Sure seems he is saying that in this case, that is “first” choice was really his only choice.

Quick survey amongst the regulars here—-

Who supports a Powhatan Walmart and why?

Quick question regarding the timing.  Mr. Tucker and Mr. Walton kept referencing the immediate action needed to get someone in place because many issues are pressing including Wal-Mart.  Yet, during the public forum earlier, Mr. Walton pointed out to the woman (I can’t remember her name, but she was the Herb Store lady) that Wal-Mart had not supplied any information to him or any of the board members.  So why this timing issue regarding Wal-Mart???

I was at the BOS meeting on 10/14 and have a somewhat different point of view on the proceedings. When the meeting began, Mr. Cosby spoke for the board in a caring manner about Mr. Green and the loss of one of their own.
During the comment period, the board members did not sit “stonefaced,” but politely and respectfully as District 5 citizens spoke.
The board decision appeared to have been made based on several factors, among them the number of matters to be resolved in the immediate future, i.e. Wal-Mart, the budget, etc., and the importance of having District 5 represented in the decision making.
Even if 45 days had elapsed before an appointment was made, there would still be complaints about the person chosen. 
During the 2007 election campaign, Mr. Bustos’ proposals were the best of the three candidates, in my opinion.  In putting political parties aside for statesmanship, the board made the best decision based on the circumstances.

? of powhatan

You are correct. Mr. Walton and Mr. Tucker did not use the word “only”. My perception of their remarks taken in whole is that it was certainly implied.

Blah, blah…  Hmmmm…so you would prefer that elected officials remain in their ivory towers and not speak to us common folk?  Really?

My guess is that many citizens find getting their questions answered first-hand refreshing.  Then again in your world, apparently expectations of transparency means that one is a whack job!  Well, call me an enlightened whack job because I appreciate transparency!

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Attempting to educate the people of this community about when and how there elected officials selected a replacement for Mr. Green is productive and benefits the community. 

Your attempt to end a robust debate on the issue is counterproductive.