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Stan Deatherage said:
( October 30th, 2014 @ 1:26 pm )
That's a bingo.
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I have come here from Nash County where we USED TO HAVE a corrupted Sheriff taking bribe money from the bootleggers and drug dealers. Fortunately, we don't have such here and should not from either candidate.
People here don't quite realize how lucky we are to live in a place where people can "agree to disagree"---with a heart for the downtrodden. Here in Bath, there are more fund-raising suppers and events to help the hurting than any place I have ever known. Beaufort County is BEAUTIFUL in my view. May we all keep smiling and waving to one another as we pass on the streets of "good old fashioned fellowship!" Let's just slow down a bit on the Open Carry stuff, though!!!! |
Wise words Gene.
But, I hope you can understand why I will be supporting Ernie Coleman as Beaufort County's next sheriff. I in turn will pray that he will be wise, humble and gracious in his position, understanding the power of the High Sheriff, and allocating it judiciously. Furthermore, it is my hope that he will keep as many, if not all current deputies. |
This Sheriff Campaign is degenerating quickly into a personality attack. That's NOT good, in my view.
I was at the meeting when both spoke and presented themselves. In my view, these are BOTH good men wishing to be the Custodians of Peace and Law. It's hard for me to make a choice, but when the curtain closes behind me, I will say a little prayer and it will be: "May the best man win AND fulfill his promises to me! |
Publisher's note: My reply to the Beaufort Cobserver was not printed in that periodical. I reckon it did not fit their narrative. There were other misrepresentations associated with me and BCN that did fit their narrative, so basically if you read my name, and BCN's position in all of this in the Observer, be advised, there is not much truth to it.
I further reckon that there really are profound differences between the Beaufort Observer and BCN, and their editor, Delma Blinson, was wise to sever all ties with us. Here at BCN, the truth matters. That is why we not only believe profoundly in the First Amendment, we defend it. The reply unpublished, but requested by the Beaufort Observer, is here below: My reply to Beaufort Observer's editor on my choice to publish this piece over his objections: My policy for the NOWs, with BCN as their prototype, is that Beaufort County NOW will allow content from any contributor, at any time, providing that the content is reasonably well presented. We don't editorialize the content, nor do we cull parts of the content, or advise, and guide the message, or the construction of the content. I am not an editor, only the publisher of Eastern North Carolina's only Moderated Informational Platform - moderated for presentation only. It does not matter whether I agree or disagree personally with the contribution, I will still allow for its inclusion in BCN. I may form a personal contrary opinion, and publish it in BCN, but that depends on the condition that I know as much or more on the subject as the contributor, and that I have the time to form a similar well presented point. It's too bad that you have severed all ties with Beaufort County NOW, because the piece you wrote is well presented and I would love to publish it in BCN. It doesn't matter that I don't agree with the point you made about my prototype publication, BCN, but it is a well presented point of your perspective. |
In Defense of my friend, Ernie Coleman..
I am compelled to rebut some very irresponsible assertions made against Ernie's character, and also on some very hurtful and unfounded statements made about the church of which Ernie is a member and serves as a deacon. First the church issue, because that also affects Me, a fellow member. The word "deacon" comes from the greek word diakonos, which translated means "servant". I stress the word "servant", as opposed to "ruler" or "boss". A little kid walked up to me one day and said, "Are you the boss of this church?" With a warm grin I leaned over and said,"No...I serve the Boss, I'm just another helper" I've always hoped that stuck in his little mind. Ernie is a servant, not a dictorial power pusher around the church. Nobody at Old Ford church is scared of Ernie, child or adult. We're a fellowship of brotherly love and service to our community and abroad to foreign fields of great need through our mission support all over the world. Ernie is one of many who serve and help with whatever the need is. We feel specially comforted to have him in our midst! Jesus said, "Whosever among you who would be great, will be the servant of all". Service is God's standard of greatness, and deacons simply serve. Now concerning other false assertions, I state and will maintain that I have never in eleven years heard any ill or condescending reference come out of Ernie's mouth concerning a person with a different skin tone than his own. I have heard Ernie state, on the contrary, that he is appreciative of the non-combative and the gentlemanly good nature of his opponent running also for sheriff. Two good men are running for sheriff...that's fantastic! Almost unheard of! I thank God for that. Maybe a new day is dawning! Eddie Bowen, minister (servant) with the Old Ford Church of Christ. |
I don't know what happened Friday at Beaufort County's gauntlet of politicians at the BCBOE; I wasn't there. I do know that there are many perspectives that should be discussed, evaluated, and then we move past all this.
Mr. Bowen, Ernie Coleman's spiritual advisor and friend, has come so eloquently to his defense, and that speaks volumes to me, probably to others. I pray that we all understand the power of the written word, and that we use it judiciously when we make a point. Regardless, BCN is your platform to say what you know to be true, providing you don't hide behind fake names, and if you submit a post, it needs to be reasonably well presented. I do not judge for taste, or accuracy: How could I? I am not omnipotent, or a journalist; I just provide the platform, and you are all welcome. Speak honestly, speak well, and the truth will sort itself out in this life or beyond. |
Thanks Gene.
If one has a policy, especially as long as I have had of not only accepting all well presented content but inspiring it, one must stick to it. And I intend to stick to it "come Hell or high water". |
I appreciate the way BCN DOES allow for a different position---as long as logic is associated with it.
With regard to temper vs. a cool head, that is a concern for me. I was inclined to this man as the next Sheriff, but I shall continue to monitor how he treats opposition. It is one thing to clam a faith and character---it is quite another to walk the walk. I hope he takes to heart the sincere criticism. All I know is that we need Officers of the Peace over people who try to rule over any opposition with force. |