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Ah.. Notoriety..By JGillman, Section News
Having received my first 'Jeer' today from a local newspaper's editorial, I find a certain satisfaction. Public service is going to be a blast! Running opposite the editorial views of the media? Going rogue after being endorsed? Somehow, that smile isn't going away, even with this pounding headache.
Strangely, I would have been as equally satisfied with a cheer instead. Targeted along with two other commissioners, the editorial slap came as the result of a committee of the whole vote taken by the Grand Traverse Commissioners to eliminate the operation of a baseball program from county control. The vote to do so was 5-3. My motion to do so, was motivated by a number of reasons, not the least of which was the illegitimate removal of the program by the county from the American Legion in 2010. The removal in 2010, precipitated by community clamoring to "DO SOMETHING!" when there was a delay in the planning for the upcoming baseball season. The American Legion ran the program for 62 years, and shares the tradition with other Legion Baseball programs around the country. Its a big part of their year to year community involvement. More below..
But the paper had a good reason to be concerned.
My motion and argument to remove the program immediately was seemingly without concern whether the American Legion would want the program back or not. They saw this as irresponsible, and reckless. To set out to upend a program that might, in the end result in no kids swinging bats is unspeakable to them. The action taken was perhaps too bold, or a little risky, and non political. And they aren't used to that. They have also forgotten the manner in which the program was taken over in the first place, which was a slap in the face to the vets when it happened. They have also forgotten the reason for government is NOT TO RUN BASEBALL PROGRAMS. And this morning's editorial confirmed this. now.. where's the aspirin?
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