10 Years And Much Has Changed

Cave Creek resident George Ross published in the September 16th, 2009 Sonoran News a letter that contained little more than hate and blatant lies. We thought reviewing a letter (below) he published in that same paper just 10 years ago was very telling as to how much things have changed. It appears he is now bullying citizens from the other side and he is the one who should be issuing the apologies–a lot of them.

We Can Agree to Disagree by George Ross
Sonoran News, September 29, 1999

On Tuesday night, September 21, at the Board of Adjustment meeting, a heated discussion on the placement of a septic system occurred. Good, honest, fair and respectful debate is the democratic process but labeling, prejudicial remarks and unwarranted accusation are not.

Only one individual at the meeting resorted to small-minded, vitriolic and libelous accusations. This particular individual, at the pervious meeting, labeled fellow townspeople as vigilantes and now referred to them as Fascists; he also accused a board member of improper actions. Look ashamed, Sir; you owe some of your fellow town members a public apology.

I don’t expect this will happen since small-minded people never understand the difference between honest disagreement and hate. The ends do not justify the means; they never have and they never will. In a democracy, we all agree to disagree with dignity and honor.