Cuff and Leader, you and your attitude are part of the problem, not part of the solution. If you cannot see that your speech is just as negative, bitter and ugly as you accuse the supporters of the flag to be, I do not know how you can be helped.
Jdarg and Teresa are just as strong as anyone about the flag. Jdarg this morning offered some possible avenues to solve this issue and I appreciate it. Teresa has reached out and tried to find common ground. I appreciate that as well.
Nothing is ever gained or no problem ever solved by intransigence and lashing out. All you succeed in doing is getting the other side riled up. There are good people and bad people on both sides of any issue. It never does anyone any good to question the intelligence or sincerity of those who oppose you on any particular issue.
As far as the commissioners, I will say it one more time that all 4 showed courage and sincerity Tuesday. I absolutely did not agree with Bill Chapman. But what he said and did took guts and I want leaders who will say what they think and demonstrate integrity. I will never agree with anyone on every issue but knowing someone acts with courage and integrity is desired no matter what the stance. Likewise what Cindy Meadows said took just as much political courage and integrity. Sara Commander and Bill Imfeld showed the same traits and are to be commended as well.