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Ten Elitist Commandments of Sir Santorineos |
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Magnum Ralph |
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Apr 9, 07 - 9:34 AM |
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magnumralph357@yahoo.com |
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Wow! Sir Nick of Santorineos has given an edict from on high! The Exalted Grand Poobah and Ruler of Union, Maine, has dictacted to the citizens of his fudal fiefdom how things, in his warped and myoptic Union-topia, should be.
FOR THE RECORD, I DO NOT live in Union, Maine, nor, if Sir Nick is any indication, would ever want to do so. The Internet is a beautiful thing, especially if Mr. Santorineos blatantly posts his rants on the World Wide Web. Now, with that out of the way....
I question anyone that excludes, out of hand, a potential selectperson that is a parent. Hearken to Commandment #2: "A Selectman must be able to dedicate a great portion of his/her time for town issues. If someone has two jobs and children at home, he/she does not qualify for the position." Hmmm, wouldn't a person WITH such encumbrances make an ideal town official, given their concern for what is best for their children? One would think that such people would truly have the best interest of their community at heart, since they have chosen to raise their precious little ones in Union, or whatever community they are getting involved with. Add to that the fact that they WORK two jobs to make ends meet! Where is the harm in that? They should be applauded for their industry, and desire to provide for their family! They obviously earn their way through life. Given Sir Nick's train of thought, should only welfare recipients or the independently wealthy be in town government?
It is like having a school board completely comprised of members with no children enrolled in the schools they supervise! Where is their motivation to affect positive change? Do they have the children's best welfare as their motivator?
In reference to #3, regarding a selectperson being a taxpayer: what about renters, or people who reside in a family-owned dwelling? If their drivers’ license has them as residing in that particular town, who is to say they are not “residents” of Union? Does Sir Nick think he has the power to usurp the State of Maine in deciding who is a “resident,” and should be in power? Where is the vaunted MCLU? Is that discrimination??
Regarding #4: Sir Nick, define a “newcomer,” please. Is that someone of middle age that moved into Union as an infant? Does that make them “from away?” I would think the fine folks of Union, as other small Maine towns, know the qualifications and disqualifications of their potential selectpersons and elect-able officials prior to going into the voting booth. Give your fellow community members a little credit for intelligence and wisdom!
Beware of litmus tests. Elitism is a slippery slope. Then again, when one is part owner of the website, and redefines the word “hubris,” anything is possible. |
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