My fellow americans of SWAIN, it is with humble spirit and much resolve that you as citizens of this esteemed County should have the honor to nominate to the court of public opinion candidates for the upcoming election in Swain. This election on a local level shall consist of no less than two seats for the Swain County Board of Education. While it is apparent these individuals now holding these seats are capable and duly qualified, are they and their veiws consistent with the people of Swain County?
Please place your nominations in the comment forum, with a brief statement of recomendation.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Friday, November 23, 2007
THE DREADED PET TAX?
Especially in this weeks SMT paper dated 11/22 there was one letter to the editor trying to slip just under the radar that wins the award for just down right clever. Basically a dear john letter to his constituents, to say I'm sorry but I had to break it off in you one more time and here's why I'm proud of it.
I thought it was great to present such a caring and thoughtful way to enact and justify the "PET TAX". It is as shameful as playing on the backs of our children for the "HOME TAX" that our elustrious representative finds a new mark and is playing on the backs of the pet owners.
Will they do anything for money?
In all fairness below are only portions of the letter but it is the bottom line.
Rabies tag fee will help with population.
“A fee of $.25 was added to the cost of a rabies tag, with $.05 to fund rabies education and prevention programs and $.20 credited to a Spay/Neuter account for statewide programs.”
“It is the intent of this fee to reduce the numbers of unwanted dogs and cats and improve the safety of the citizens and our pets by reducing the threat of rabies from these unwanted or feral animals; and to reduce the operating expense of county and city animal shelters. It is a good law, perhaps overdue, and I was pleased to vote in favor of its enactment.”
Phil Haire
I thought it was great to present such a caring and thoughtful way to enact and justify the "PET TAX". It is as shameful as playing on the backs of our children for the "HOME TAX" that our elustrious representative finds a new mark and is playing on the backs of the pet owners.
Will they do anything for money?
In all fairness below are only portions of the letter but it is the bottom line.
Rabies tag fee will help with population.
“A fee of $.25 was added to the cost of a rabies tag, with $.05 to fund rabies education and prevention programs and $.20 credited to a Spay/Neuter account for statewide programs.”
“It is the intent of this fee to reduce the numbers of unwanted dogs and cats and improve the safety of the citizens and our pets by reducing the threat of rabies from these unwanted or feral animals; and to reduce the operating expense of county and city animal shelters. It is a good law, perhaps overdue, and I was pleased to vote in favor of its enactment.”
Phil Haire
Letter's this week
Commentary on this weeks letters.
I would ask your indulgence as well as your thoughts.
Topic #1
-Road is last defense against wilderness.
What is the big deal about wilderness? Isn’t the park already untouchable?
Topic #2
-How about some balance.
The letter to the editor is dead on!
There is an apparent liberal twinge to the SMT which plays to the masses.
Topic #3-Educating pols.
Again the note is dead on!
However there is a since of power in increasing the government and the excuse of using education has always been a good place to hide that intent. As for future votes, the people of this fair land must be on guard against the vial enemy of complacencey otherwise they and all of us will be lost.
We must turn out and be heard with our vote! This last election was proof of that.
I would ask your indulgence as well as your thoughts.
Topic #1
-Road is last defense against wilderness.
What is the big deal about wilderness? Isn’t the park already untouchable?
Topic #2
-How about some balance.
The letter to the editor is dead on!
There is an apparent liberal twinge to the SMT which plays to the masses.
Topic #3-Educating pols.
Again the note is dead on!
However there is a since of power in increasing the government and the excuse of using education has always been a good place to hide that intent. As for future votes, the people of this fair land must be on guard against the vial enemy of complacencey otherwise they and all of us will be lost.
We must turn out and be heard with our vote! This last election was proof of that.
All arguements have two sides
This note was emailed to the e-mail address for response. It is only fair that those who can comment should produce the answer to this question. Are there positives aspects to our county?
I am a Retired American Citizen who is interested in a move to Swain County, but it seems that everything I read in your local paper is negative about the County. Can someone please tell me something positive about this county. All arguements have two sides.
The Rabbit
I am a Retired American Citizen who is interested in a move to Swain County, but it seems that everything I read in your local paper is negative about the County. Can someone please tell me something positive about this county. All arguements have two sides.
The Rabbit
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
WHY IS THIS PLACE SO SPECIAL?
What makes our County the best place on Earth? What makes it a special sancuary we call home, where most know each other and our problems are not special?
It's the PEOPLE! It's our HERITAGE! It's our HONOR!
Consider the words below, of a man who was not a native to this area, but none the less a man who in trying days lead his nation through difficult times.
"This is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense."
Winston Churchill
It's the PEOPLE! It's our HERITAGE! It's our HONOR!
Consider the words below, of a man who was not a native to this area, but none the less a man who in trying days lead his nation through difficult times.
"This is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense."
Winston Churchill
Monday, November 19, 2007
Exactly which Presidential Candidate is in your corner?
The link below is a tool for finding the Presidential Candidate which most identifies with your concerns. The tool is for your use in seeing just exactly which candidate represents your interests. It would be advised to take your time and consider not what answers are correct for your party but rather what answers are correct for you. If you doubt the poll then try it again and allow your answers to stray and see just what results can be brought about by other answers.
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http://www.wqad.com/Global/link.asp?L=259460
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