Should 
Harassing Commentary be Condemned by Board 
Candidates?
Board candidates have 
announced, and as the saying goes...
"Let 
the Games Begin"
It would certainly be refreshing if any 
candidates for our upcoming board election would make a statement that such 
degrading and/or harassing behavior by any person or blog is unacceptable in any 
way.
Silence....on this matter...should 
create suspicion as to their character and how they might look at fellow 
constituents should they be elected...whether they will lead through example, or 
through intimidation.
Making crude and harassing commentary 
designed to merely demean another person, yet boasting a 100% track record at 
choosing candidates who have been victorious in past elections, should raise 
eyebrows as to those candidates who have remained silent toward such behavior 
directed at their fellow neighbors.
Just what does that say about the 
character of the person making such a demeaning comment, or even worse, the 
character of the individual endorsed, if they cannot subscribe to any civil form 
of conduct?
Good 
moral character combined with competence must be the standard by which a leader 
should be judged and chosen.
Missing 
either, means settling for less than what you deserve, and the results of 
electing any such individual, can only bring results of less than what you are 
entitled to receive.
In my estimation any board candidate 
who refuses to chastise any person demonstrating such activity, should be 
eliminated from consideration by any person casting a 
ballot. 
When "winning" involves sacrificing the 
golden rule....
Is a "WIN" 
really a WIN?
I am merely asking each 
candidate....
Will you 
demonstrate your moral fiber by rejecting  harassing behavior 
? 
I hope each and every 
candidate asks themselves this question as this contest 
proceeds...
...while the good people 
of this community pay close attention to those candidates who reject or remain 
silent to such behavior prior to their voting for any 
person.
Dick 
Arendt
 


 
From resident...Dorothy Yu....to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteI agree!
Bully should be considered as a form of abuse!
Everyone is entitled to one’s own opinion about any topic; yet, there are so many choices of words that may be said, be written, be expressed.
No one should be subjected to an abusive manner in any form!!! Specially, if there is no truth to the subject matter.
We live in an adult community. the word “ADULT” to this English as second language "old me" should be translated as a Matured, Seasoned, Loving, Caring individual.
We should be cautious to guard our well beings, not be in combating atmospheres all the time!
Thanks bringing this subject up.
God Bless!!!
Thank yoiu Dorothy.
DeleteWouldn't it be nice if all the board candidates, blog writers, and residents subscribed to your beliefs?
...and your definition of "ADULT" should be in Webster's Dictionary. It's the best definition I've ever heard.
Dick Arendt