My local newspaper is a big disappointment

[MossRoad]

I should have warned you that when you write a letter to the editor, you'll not only get a lot of print responses having slim to none relation to your letter, but some of those nice folks (maybe even his family members) will take the time to track you down and visit you personally to express their agreement/disagreement on your doorstep, in the mail, or maybe just your phone if its listed. Kinda like the disagreements in the friendly politics forum bleeding over into the regular forums. "Hey, I heard you mention XXX and I hope you die in a fire you bleepity bleeper." Yikes. Regardless, it seems most of the folks here are in general agreement with your opinion on this story. So, too, most likely will the people in your community. However, those in your community that do agree will just read it, nod their head in approval, and turn the page. Its most likely the ones that disagree that will be inclined to take action. After all, you disagreed and took action by writing the letter, yes?

 

[jinman]

David, I decided a long time ago that I would not cower to bullying. If they want to look me up, I'll explain my position face-to-face.

 

[300UGUY]

I am not saying that drunks are to be let off easy. I probably should have limited my comment to the mj issue.

 

[EMB5530]

David, I decided a long time ago that I would not cower to bullying. If they want to look me up, I'll explain my position face-to-face.

Very good that you will stand for what you believe.:drink:
There are a good many of you members that I would be honored to buy a drink and share a conversation with in person. Even though there are many who get me fired up I still find much respect for the ideas/beliefs that are discussed. Yes, at times I think things get a bit heated and some mud slinging does happen, but I guess that is the nature of disagreement.

IMO most criminals and people whom support such behaviors(IE family that feel it is not the criminals fault) are too lazy to act anyways (unless someone elses taxes can do it for them.)

 

[MossRoad]

David, I decided a long time ago that I would not cower to bullying. If they want to look me up, I'll explain my position face-to-face.

Oh there's standing up to bullying and then there's mentally disturbed salivating old grandma throwing dog poop at your porch crazy.... which one's scarier? :laughing:

 

[MossRoad]

It reminds me of a local liquor store we had here. A man walked into the store with a gun and told the owner to hand over the cash. While the robber was hollering at the store owner, he set the gun down on the counter. The store owner picked it up and shot and killed the robber. Within days (I can't remember how many, but I recall only a few), someone walked into the liquor store and shot the owner dead and left. Rumor in the community was it was the robber's cousin seeking revenge. And, not surprisingly, there was wide spread SUPPORT FOR THE MURDERER in the community. YIKES!

Anyhow, pick your battles wisely. And be prepared for kooks.

 

[jinman]

Oh there's standing up to bullying and then there's mentally disturbed salivating old grandma throwing dog poop at your porch crazy.... which one's scarier? :laughing:

The scariest I ever had was a mentally disturbed salivating old grandma who wanted some lovin' attention after offering me 5 lb of government cheese. :laughing:

 

[MikePA]

The scariest I ever had was a mentally disturbed salivating old grandma who wanted some lovin' attention after offering me 5 lb of government cheese. :laughing:

...and the rest of the story is???? Inquiring minds want to know. :laughing::cool2:

 

[smstonypoint]

...and the rest of the story is???? Inquiring minds want to know. :laughing::cool2:

I am not so sure about that. There is such a thing as too much information.

Steve

 

[jinman]

Don't worry Steve, my answer to the granny and MikePA was/is no.