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For the purposes of this blog, we’re going to divide the Shoals area into three groups.
Group One--these individuals, from all walks of life, try to live moral, law-abiding lives. They may fail from time to time, but they mean well.
Group Two - These individuals don’t march to the ubiquitous drummer; they don’t give a tinker’s dam what anyone thinks of them and don’t expect any adulation or need to play by the rules…much less election to local office.
Three - These individuals also fail to live by common more’s, but would like for you to believe that they do. If questioned about what most would consider a lapse in either moral or ethical norms, they always have a good reason for their behavior. There is never any admission of wrong doing as one would find in Group One.
We’ll confess what could be a weakness: We usually expect people to fall into Group Number One. In short, if someone says they make 100K a year, we don’t immediately ask if their income is derived from only legal endeavors. If they mention their wife, we assume it’s probably number one, or at most number two. Four or five? That just usually doesn’t occur to us. If they mention having had two husbands, we assume they mean their own, not other women’s.
Yes, we’re helplessly middle class, religious, and just plain naïve at times. So now we have to address a mistake that we have made by being so.
In the recent Colbert County Sheriff’s race, we endorsed a candidate simply because he was the lesser of two evils (involving competency)…or so we thought. Now it seems that while the Democratic victor Frank Williamson doesn’t match Augie Hendershot’s record, he is now married to his fourth wife.
The election is over. Remember that once elected, any public official is just that--public. If you think the morals of an office holder are lacking and thereby affecting his/her performance, you can still make a difference. Just ask those who are now calling for Colbert County School Superintendent Tony Olivis to resign.
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Who marries a man with three ex-wives? Apparently Amanda pictured above with dear ol' Frank. Yes, we have a pic of the Lauderdale Candidate's wife number five waiting in the wings in case he wins the runoff.
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Plus, the democratic winner has also been served papers while at work...yes, the Sheriff's dept! He told so many fibs...he told people what they.wanted to hear...and fools believed him!
ReplyDeleteFools? Harsh dont you think? I hardly believe anyone who takes the time to vote for who they see fit for any position a fool, maybe saying such things about people who are using the rights given to them by people who fought and died for those rights is the only foolish thing I see here, OH and the comment about being served papers...public servants are served papers frequently they have to testify etc. never make assumptions about what you dont know and remember sir/ma'am you are not at liberty to share others peoples business if you are a public servant yourself, now whos foolish??
DeleteI've seen copies of some of these legal documents. They deal with financial problems...and quite possibly more. I've advised the sender to contact the Alabama Ethics Commission.
DeleteI think it is highly disrespectful to drag people's spouses in to this simply because they married someone who has been married before. None of this has any bearing on the type of Sheriff Frank would be. I worked with Frank for 5years and I can tell you he is a good hard working man who believes in making Colbert County a better place for its citizens and the Deputies working to keep us safe. Frank was always the guy who you knew would make the right choice when we were on calls together. He considered every aspect of the situation. Frank stood up for those who couldn't and he took those to jail who deserved it. He always went out of his way to help folks even when it wasn't required of him. Every single person has some type of past or secrets/skeletons in the closet. But if we always ONLY judged folks on past history then we would never move forward. I've rambled and said all that just to say this, please don't drag someone's spouse through the mud just because you disapprove of their past history.
ReplyDeleteWhy is a CURRENT wife past history?
DeleteNever said she was past history. I asked you not judge her based on her spouses past history. You choose to make the political candidates like public that's fine. You run for public office then you know its coming. I just don't like seeing spouses/family done that way.
DeleteYou should be ashamed of yourself for attacking someone via their spouse or family. No one in this world is perfect. He who is without sin should cast the first stone.
ReplyDeletePlease read the correct Biblical definition of "judgment" on our sidebar. BTW, people who run for public office are just that--public.
DeleteYes "the people who run" not their family!
DeleteThere is no justification here you are judging and the past meaning the ex wives! why dont you tell us your real name so people can judge you?? I'm sure you have a past just as everyone does! The things you are pointing out have nothing to do with how a canidate would clean up and take care of the county and lastly of course the ex wives are not going to confess to ever doing anything wrong and play innocent.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I'm not running for office. You can take or leave this blog. I'm not being forced on you for four more years. Second, if I don't live a Christian life (and I try), then I'm not going to say I do. The latter comment was more for the Lauderdale candidate than Mr. Williamson.
DeleteThere is no justifying the fact that you are judging. Why dont you tell us your real name so we can judge you bc i can assure you that your past isnt perfect. Of course you are bringing up their past you are talking about an ex wives, ex being the past. You also stated not all the women they marry could of been rotten that you have spoke with them, well of course they are not going to confess to doing anything wrong and play innocent who wouldnt? Also this whole topic is irrelavant to experience and how the canidate would take care of the county.
ReplyDeleteOkay, let's assume Chief Hendershot married four rotters, what does that say about his ability to manage a sheriff's department? You want him to hire the deputies that defend you while you sleep at night?
DeleteNot a matter of attacking anyone, especially a spouse. When you run for public office , you know your life will be under serious spot light. If you didn't know that then this might not be the job for you. I don't think the man's wife is being drug in she knew that public office would require a lot and unfortunately that ment his past, present and possibly the future of some one who is an officer of the court.
ReplyDeleteNot a matter of attacking anyone, especially a spouse. When you run for public office , you know your life will be under serious spot light. If you didn't know that then this might not be the job for you. I don't think the man's wife is being drug in she knew that public office would require a lot and unfortunately that ment his past, present and possibly the future of some one who is an officer of the court.
ReplyDeleteGosh, where do I start with this, first let me pick my jaw up off my keyboard and say wow, REALLY?? I happen to know Mr. Williamson to be a fine man, and though I am a fan of this blog and enjoy my reads, today I am saddened. Why? I understand by being a fan for many years that your blog is designed to make people think, debate and inform, but this just isn't right, I would like to appoligized to Mrs Williamson for the obvious mud being slung her way, for those that decided to devulge this information in a very sad attempt to tarnish Mr. Williamsons reputation, has the word backfire ever crossed your mind, maybe now that you got that off you mind you should have time to sweep around your own porches before trying to sweep @ others. No human is perfect and every experience we go through only makes us wiser and stronger. Also knowing Mr. Williamsons former spouse who is a lovely lady, I am happy to share that she and has never said a single ugly word about him, that says alot. This is obviously a grasp at something, anything, but being the understanding and non judgemental humans most of us are I believe it only made the reason Mr. Williamson is the best person to represent our county as Sheriff that much clearer. It comes down to respect. Its wonderful to live in a country where we have freedom to express our views and should be able to do so without fear or intimidation (maybe that needs to be addressed) Mr. Williamson keep up the good work and Sir thank you for not slinging mud, your a good man.
ReplyDeletePlease remember, this particular post is in response to SEVERAL legal documents I've been sent, not just in response to his many marriages. One of the original senders wanted me to know that I/we had endorsed the wrong candidate. If we had had the info before the election, we would have offered no endorsement at all. We're not going to comment on Augie Hendershot's four ex-wives and not mention Williamson's three exes. We don't play favorites.
DeleteIt makes one wonder just how you got sent "legal" documents, you see this is not being played fair at all, If they are "legal" documents then they are not necessarily for public view and very illegal for someone to send them to you, but its obvious to me there is a huge attempt to tarnish Mr. Williamson. If your name, or the persons name who allowed you to view these documents are not on those papers you say you have than that is illegal and not to mention immoral and this is exactly what needs to change in the big white house in the center of Tuscumbia....this is a low down shame, again I am sorry Mr. Williamson.
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