Responding to a few points:
1 – Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a lot of people to expand educational opportunity for kids in a way that I think has been positive and inclusive. I’ve brought people together (from tea party activists to civil rights groups), and I think collaboration is a good thing, not a bad thing. Jim – that one Salon piece is wrong and inaccurate on so many levels and I’m happy to explain them all to you personally if I have the chance.
2 – Regarding Facebook, I follow a lot of people and groups on Facebook. I also unfollow folks on Facebook if there’s no activity on their pages. I follow conservative and progressive and centrist groups and people. I like to see what people are saying. That doesn’t mean I’ve changed a position on anything. It’s FACEBOOK, a social media site. And on my campaign page, there are Walton County supporters…but remember, I just started running for office last Monday.
3 - In terms of being involved in the community…I agree, you all raise fair questions. I’ve contributed in my own way (albeit quietly, like attending meetings, writing letters to my elected officials, writing letters to the editor.) And now I’ve put myself out there as a candidate because I think I’d do a good job. I live in District 5; I also own property at Sandestin.
4 – This is not a partisan election. There’s no Republican or Democratic way to educate a child. I am, and have always been, a conservative. I might not agree with all conservatives on every issue, but this is who I am.
Finally, I just want to say…please call me if you want to talk to me. My number is 850-533-6686. The internet may have the information you’re looking for…but I think I can answer some of your questions too.
Thanks.
