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LETTER: Kenneth Edward Aaron on voting, cable coverage of public meetings One of the complaints about me, by some elected officials, has been my interest in anything that happens in County, State or National levels. A common expression is that when you delegate authority you lose freedom.Appointing or electing someone to a position without monitoring their actions is a recipe for failure and corruption and the development of an idea that whatever they decide is right. In law enforcement this is called the Wyatt Erupe syndrome. What ever is said is the law. Nothing is more insulting to ones intelligence than for someone to say: It has always been done that way and there is nothing you can do about it. Public servants are employees of the taxpayers and general public. What would you do in your business if an employee told you that they were going to do what they wanted and you were going to pay them what they wanted? Regardless of how you vote, when you don't vote you are saying it doesn't matter what is done. If you lose in a vote you were not effectively presenting your viewpoint, did not do your homework or wrong. Discussion is educational when you do not lose your temper. If you can not take criticism you are immature. Sometimes the highest form of flattery is when someone does not like you. When you only want to be liked or worry about offending someone with a different viewpoint you are weak. No one is always right, but if you are not willing to express your opinion and willing to listen to someone that disagrees with you , what will you learn or how will you help those that have been misinformed. Communicatons is one form of learning. A person that disagrees with you can help modify or strengthen your viewpoint. Too many viewpoints and public policies in this nation are based upon intimidation not the truth. The State of California has many ballots which gives The voters many opportunities and the chance to express their views to the elected in between elections. The State of Florida has a non paid Grey Legislature that votes in a non binding way on issues before the State legislatures. Kentucky voters should consider such ideas. Those that receive the benefits of tax money need to know that are being watched and monitored, they are employees. All city and county board meetings should be upon the available free cable channel, that is written in the cable company charter. Did you know one was available? The State of New Hampshire has town hall meetings. We could have individuals questioning our elected representatives on submitted questions form voters and telecasted upon a cable channel for all to see and respond to their viewpoints. Basic educational courses in the Three "R" could be put upon a " Loop tape" for those who wished to learn how to read in the privacy of their home before going to the adult learning center for more help. Not everyone has the strength to admit they can not read or attend at the hours that the adult center is open. We lose when one of us can not read and understand what is available to help them live a better life. Hopefully with my limited education there are no errors in my opinion. Respectfully KEA P.O. Box 789 Columbia, KY 42728 Related Survey What's your opinion on cable Tv coverage of public meetings? Click here to vote in new survey This story was posted on 2005-12-11 04:54:27
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