Post by WeBe204 on Mar 14, 2008 8:27:30 GMT -6
Legal system needed to shine light on D204
I would like to respond to The Sun's editorial of March 7, "D204 spat best settled in voting booth, not court." First, Camelot was not a magical place where money grew on trees, but instead an inspirational concept where government ruled justly and democratically, with no head or foot to government but a round table of equality. Each voice was heard at the table, and the reference of "a shining city on the hill" should be likened to transparency of actions by those involved in Arthur's court. And not until deception reigned - Lancelot and Guinevere - did Camelot crumble.
Our Founding Fathers made several references to this type of open government, with checks and balances, three independent branches of government and a free and independent press. Unfortunately, when D204 board members partake in chicanery and deceit, they have been dealt decisive losses. (The 2005 referendum with no disclosure was rejected by voters 58 percent to 42 percent) Conversely, when the board embraced a more open and honest style by having frank discussions and public meetings, the voters of D204 entrusted them with our tax money and confidence and passed the same referendum one year later at a margin of 60 percent to 40 percent.
Now it would appear the board is back to its old tricks of subterfuge and dimness. The legal system may be the only way to shine a much needed light on this process. If the board has nothing to hide, it should have nothing to fear, and considering this is a material change to all that was discussed in the 2006 referendum, put the decision back to the voters. A special election could be held in weeks; however, a $130 million bad decision will have to be lived with for years.
Jim Walker
Naperville
I would like to respond to The Sun's editorial of March 7, "D204 spat best settled in voting booth, not court." First, Camelot was not a magical place where money grew on trees, but instead an inspirational concept where government ruled justly and democratically, with no head or foot to government but a round table of equality. Each voice was heard at the table, and the reference of "a shining city on the hill" should be likened to transparency of actions by those involved in Arthur's court. And not until deception reigned - Lancelot and Guinevere - did Camelot crumble.
Our Founding Fathers made several references to this type of open government, with checks and balances, three independent branches of government and a free and independent press. Unfortunately, when D204 board members partake in chicanery and deceit, they have been dealt decisive losses. (The 2005 referendum with no disclosure was rejected by voters 58 percent to 42 percent) Conversely, when the board embraced a more open and honest style by having frank discussions and public meetings, the voters of D204 entrusted them with our tax money and confidence and passed the same referendum one year later at a margin of 60 percent to 40 percent.
Now it would appear the board is back to its old tricks of subterfuge and dimness. The legal system may be the only way to shine a much needed light on this process. If the board has nothing to hide, it should have nothing to fear, and considering this is a material change to all that was discussed in the 2006 referendum, put the decision back to the voters. A special election could be held in weeks; however, a $130 million bad decision will have to be lived with for years.
Jim Walker
Naperville