Comments on: Sewage, Sewage Everywhere

By: Another Rick

Another Rick — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:40:00 +0000

Corruption in the DeKalb BOE also has no relevance to the performance of the DeKalb County Public Works Department and the aging water and sewer system.

By: Brad Steel

Brad Steel — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 01:16:51 +0000

Now that I am informed, in the next election I will engaged and vote for the school board members who are against sewage.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:45:45 +0000

This whole discussion re: DeKalb school board is sort of irrelevant because a) it’s not COD schools and b) COD doesn’t vote for DeKalb members.

It’s even more irrelevant to those folks who don’t vote in local elections (75% to 80% of those eligible) anyway. Every time these political discussions come up, I’d be interested in full disclosure on whether or not the commenter votes in local (as opposed to national or state) elections. Those who don’t, but complain about their elected officials, have near zero credibility as far as I’m concerned.

By: David H

David H — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:32:50 +0000

Re: $75,000 raise and corruption

Good point, yes. But, again this goes back to voter apathy. Will voters let those board members keep their job ? Probably.

Re: 2 wolves + 1 sheep

Good point, too. To add to that, the wolves *should* realize it’s in their best interest to not eat the sheep today, because they will be out of food tomorrow. Rather, by working *with* the sheep, they can develop a sustainable food source, like chickens. Perhaps that’s taking the analogy a bit too far

IMHO, the root of public servant corruption is voter apathy. A Democracy only works (well) if the population is educated and engaged.

By: DEM

DEM — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:08:35 +0000

I am sure this will do wonders for the morale of teachers who have received pay cuts.