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Post by admin on Nov 1, 2008 14:03:06 GMT -5
I will not reveal the person, but recently it was brought to my attention that a well known and respected person asked the following question--
Why is Ted Miller allowed to use the Freehold Voice for campaign purposes?
That is a good question and I am sure others have thought it. Here is my answer. This is an open community site. Anybody who carries themselves in a decent way is allowed to participate here.
I have extended the invitation to the Democrats of Freehold Borough, but they have opted to decline. That invitation still stands, both before and after election day.
Remember, the first year of this site, we did have one candidate running, Marc Le Vine, who was a site participant. That year we also has incumbent candidates Sharon Shutzer and Jaye Simms also post a couple of things. The GOP challenger Joe Liguari also posted here. They were all welcomed here and nobody got nasty with them.
All candidates have a choice to come here and post. If they do not, it is to be respected. And if they do post, they should be welcome.
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Post by lisas84 on Nov 1, 2008 14:11:00 GMT -5
Speaking of good questions, TruthinessHurts posted one yesterday and I am curious as to the response.
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Post by truthinesshurts on Nov 3, 2008 10:12:25 GMT -5
Speaking of good questions, TruthinessHurts posted one yesterday and I am curious as to the response. Thanks. I thought it a valid question, in the only venue I have to ask it (since, as usual, the Republican ticket couldn't be bothered to go door to door in my neighborhood). Miller's lack of response will cost him and his running mate my vote tomorrow (and my wife's), and I will be discussing this with my neighbors before the polls open. |
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Post by novillero on Nov 3, 2008 15:16:38 GMT -5
I also think it is a good question. However, if no other town adopted this measure, would that make it a bad suggestion?
This town is different froma lot of towns, and Miller/Lichardi's proposal is out-of-the-box thinking. If you don't like it because it's a bad idea, that is one thing. If you don't like it solely because Freehold Borough would be the first to adopt such a measure, that's another matter.
As to door-to-door knocking, this is the first year that a campaigner came to my door. Guess what?
I wasn't home.
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Post by richardkelsey on Nov 3, 2008 15:21:50 GMT -5
Speaking of good questions, TruthinessHurts posted one yesterday and I am curious as to the response. Thanks. I thought it a valid question, in the only venue I have to ask it (since, as usual, the Republican ticket couldn't be bothered to go door to door in my neighborhood). Miller's lack of response will cost him and his running mate my vote tomorrow (and my wife's), and I will be discussing this with my neighbors before the polls open. You should have your question answered. Having said that - the rest of your post does not lead one to believe that you were previously going to vote for Mr. Miller or his running mate, or that you were even undecided. |
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Post by truthinesshurts on Nov 3, 2008 15:35:51 GMT -5
I also think it is a good question. However, if no other town adopted this measure, would that make it a bad suggestion? This town is different froma lot of towns, and Miller/Lichardi's proposal is out-of-the-box thinking. If you don't like it because it's a bad idea, that is one thing. If you don't like it solely because Freehold Borough would be the first to adopt such a measure, that's another matter. I never said I didn't like the idea of such an ordinance. What I don't like is someone who asserts "Bingo...other municipalities require vehicle registration for many of the same reason stated in the proposed Lichardi Miller Ordinance!" and yet is incapable of providing proof of that assertion - and all I asked for was the names of the putative municipalities. |
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Post by truthinesshurts on Nov 3, 2008 15:40:07 GMT -5
Having said that - the rest of your post does not lead one to believe that you were previously going to vote for Mr. Miller or his running mate, or that you were even undecided. Believe whatever you want. I don't vote for Democrats, but the Republicans in this town don't give me much of a reason to support them, either. |
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Post by novillero on Nov 3, 2008 16:13:24 GMT -5
I also think it is a good question. However, if no other town adopted this measure, would that make it a bad suggestion? This town is different froma lot of towns, and Miller/Lichardi's proposal is out-of-the-box thinking. If you don't like it because it's a bad idea, that is one thing. If you don't like it solely because Freehold Borough would be the first to adopt such a measure, that's another matter. I never said I didn't like the idea of such an ordinance. What I don't like is someone who asserts "Bingo...other municipalities require vehicle registration for many of the same reason stated in the proposed Lichardi Miller Ordinance!" and yet is incapable of providing proof of that assertion - and all I asked for was the names of the putative municipalities. T-ness, Thanks for piecing together the rest of it for me. |
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Post by admin on Nov 4, 2008 8:05:26 GMT -5
I also think it is a good question. However, if no other town adopted this measure, would that make it a bad suggestion? This town is different from lot of towns, and Miller/Lichardi's proposal is out-of-the-box thinking. If you don't like it because it's a bad idea, that is one thing. If you don't like it solely because Freehold Borough would be the first to adopt such a measure, that's another matter. I never said I didn't like the idea of such an ordinance. What I don't like is someone who asserts "Bingo...other municipalities require vehicle registration for many of the same reason stated in the proposed Lichardi Miller Ordinance!" and yet is incapable of providing proof of that assertion - and all I asked for was the names of the putative municipalities. Truthy, I think your original question was a good one and you are right to ask it. I also take things a step further when hearing any ideas for rental issues. Did the recommendation committee entertain this idea? Why or why not? It is important to remember that the Rental recommendation committee did the right thing. They took their time and researched the issues well. That included looking at what other towns are doing. The above aside and not having answers to your question, I do believe this demonstrates the value of a real race in our town. It is getting people thinking, encouraging dialog, and we see people willing to think outside the box. IMO, all good things. Regardless of what happens today, lets hope these ides don't die and all parties are willing to push forward for the betterment of our town. |
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