Responsible Commenting in Media

I have decided to follow the rule that I will choose to not comment under a psuedonym. The internet it a place where people can come and say anything they want with relatively few consequences. I am not saying that is a bad thing. Sometimes you just need to vent. I am choosing to sign my name to comments I make because I believe it makes a difference. If we are calling for transparency in our local officials( and we should be)- then we need to be transparent as well.

Disclaimer: When I am blogging I represent only myself, not any organization I am involved with, my employer or my favorite cat. All me all the time.

Having said that- I have noticed that it is very easy to take issue with an article in the Gazette or any other form of media. I will hold myself to the standard that if I can't verify it- I won't say it. My purpose is to provide information, have discussions about issues that are important to us all.
I can't promise to say something you will agree with or even find interesting. But I will tell you things that can be backed up with data and that I take personal responsibility for.

Back to Blogging

It is the time of year when kids are going back to school. The weather is supposed to be more fall like and we can smell apple cider in the air. Okay- back to reality.

I am going to attempt to blog about the local upcoming city council elections. I had once heard the phrase" those who can't- teach" I will modify that to "those who can't run- blog"

It is my interest to elevate the conversation a little. I am hearing alot of throw the bums out as we enter this election cycle. Fair is fair- you tell me who the new bums should be.

Tag - you are it.