Is that a video camera I see focused on me?

   I generally do not like to write about political issues. I leave that task and 'responsibility' to those who know more than I do or are trying to make a name for themselves. But every once and awhile I have this little twinge, when something upsets me, and feel the need to express a thought or two.

   Truth is, I don't read a hard copy of a newspaper much any more. Most of the time, I will look at the news on-line, on the computer. That way I don't get bogged down with all the advertisements and the car sales. I am sure there are some small bits of local news I am missing, but.... the price of a subscription is not worth one or two hometown stories and besides, I am trying to save a tree.

   A story, though, that got my attention was the one about the Governor being followed and filmed. Is that tracking or stalking? I am not a big fan of the current Governor. He has not endeared himself to me and others with his unfettered comments and brash ramblings about the happenings in Washington D. C. or the poor quality of education our children receive in public schools .He is rough around the edges and sometimes appears to lack a sensitivity more fitting to the 'polished' politicians.

   True, he was elected to office by about 38 per cent of the voters and the “62 %” buttons often anger him. But despite the claims by some regarding “vote fixing, he won the election and serves the people of the state. Not happy with the results, voters will soon have the opportunity to make changes in a few short months (23 to be exact at this writing)... if they so desire..

   The point is that he is still the Governor, like it or not, and there is a certain respect that needs to be given to the position. We may not like what he says sometimes or what he does. We have no one to blame but ourselves. But I am sure he does not deserve some of the the treatment he has received in the press, or from the Democrats, to the point of harassment, tracking and stalking by those with differing views. Who says their views are correct? But, do we need to film and record his every move?? Come on folks, get a life!

   My disappointment rests with the fact that there are many more things of importance that need to be addressed rather that following our sometimes 'rough around the edges' Governor around with a video camera, recording his every move.

   Perhaps I am still naive enough to believe that if people decided to work together instead of against each other, problems and issued might get solved and society would be the better for it. Just look at the foolishness taking place in our nation's Capitol. And are we paying their salaries? What a disgrace. The 'founding fathers' must be turning over in their graves.

   Someone needs to step up and show a bit of class, a bit of respect. To follow and videotape  one's almost every move is child-like. Foolishness!! Over time, his missteps and mistake will be duly noted, just as they would be for all of us. And to cancel a meeting, one designed to begin a dialogue toward solving some of the state's pressing issues, is equally as child -like. Don't stoop to that level... Gov!

   Both sides need to remember how each came to power and who really deserves the RESPECT. I vote for the people of Maine!!

  I knew there was a reason why I am a registered Independent.