As some of you know, I frequently comment in the local newspaper on issues that are pertinent and current to what is going on in Butler County. And, not being afraid to voice my opinion by using my real name, leads me open to attack. Recently I commented on the current situation going on with the layoffs and cutbacks in county government:
It’s easy to criticize others when the decision isn’t yours. The people who are affected by these manuevers have families, mortgages and the responsibilities that most of us have to endure. While it may be necessary, doesn’t mean that it is not tragic. The commissioners are doing a bang up job as far as I am concerned and I hope that those who do lose their positions will be able to land on their feet quickly or at least maybe be called back when times do improve. I am positive that our economy will turn around but it will take belt tightening by not only our government, but by business and labor as well. This ‘stimulus package’ that is being bandied about is really going to cost us long term. The people who have voted this ‘messiah’ in will be the ones who pay in the long run.
Of course, it didn't take long for one liberal lover by the name of "joe" who quickly seized the opportunity to take a few low blows at me:
C’mon Don Carpenter, there you go again waving your Republican flag. Think you are going to impress the Commissioner’s and they will finally give you one of those big paying County jobs that you have tried to land for years?…Don’t think so! And let’s not even talk about the President’s stimulus package and spending, because the Republicans and George Bush has “stimulated” this country almost to the point of a depression!
Of course, I do have a few friends who have my back, one who called and informed me of this post and thus I responded:
Joe, too bad I didn’t see this earlier. If you want to bash me, that’s your right. As for a job, at least I still have one in the private sector, showing up to work every day making a living. Now if you had any guts at all, jerkwad you would at least be man enough to come out from under your cowardly cloak and reveal yourself. Until then, shut the hell up. I challenge you to debate this till the cows come home, only if you are willing to man it up and tell us who you are! I am willing to bet that this is the last I hear of it.
I plead guilty to being a Republican and have no shame whatsoever. As the Regional Chair in Fairfield, it is no secret. As far as one of those good paying jobs go, right now they seem to be running out, so I don't look for anything, anytime soon. Joe, you're a moron.
