Chatham Political Culture on the ropes
Claims are made that Republican candidates were not welcome at last week’s Meet the Candidates at the Chatham Ag building.
But it was a videographer who was not welcome, who enjoys accusing Chatham’s award winning newspaper, the Chatham News & Record, of “fake news.” Is it the same videographer who mocked and insulted a News & Record reporter for wearing a mask during the pandemic? If so, what obligation should the paper have to him?
And how could any party’s candidates be stampeded into missing a chance to present their positions in the same room as other candidates?
This year we’ve witnessed a campaign of anonymous complaints against Sheriff Mike Roberson. A complaint from a student whose family refused to meet with the school to clarify and resolve a dispute was hyped into accusations against members of our county’s Board of education.
The audience at the Chatham Ag building heard from candidates dedicated to representing all their constituents rather than dismissing the other party’s voters and representatives as evil.
As growth brings changes, we especially need leaders dedicated to working together, to preserve the Chatham culture my family has loved and appreciated for over 50 years.
Jerry Markatos
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Jerry –
Care to level specific allegations about the videographer or are you going to merely repeat unsupported accusations from what you describe as a “fake news” source?
Gene
Chatlist admin
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From: Jerry Markatos
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 09:22:32 AM EDT
Subject: Chatham political culture oon the ropes