RSSEmail letters, June 7, 2012
Woody Walcher makes much of the fact that he is a 45-year resident of Mesa County and a Colorado native. From one who can match both of those qualifications, I have a question for Walcher: Why is it that, in those 45 years, up until about six months ago, I had never heard of you?
My 45 years includes years of inclusion in Mesa County’s business, educational and political affairs and yet, Walcher never appeared on the scene in any of those venues. When Walcher attacks his opponent’s lack of experience, how are we to know what it is he has to offer?
Rose Pugliese and her husband, John, chose Mesa County as the place they wanted to live and raise their family. From the day of their arrival Pugliese has stepped forward to become a part of this community. As a point of fact, I’m sure far more people know who Pugliese is, as opposed to her opponent, and are far more likely to trust her.
Electing “young, inexperienced people”? What a novel idea. In case Walcher hasn’t noticed, our future is in their hands. He speaks of “having a choice.” Mesa County Republicans did have a choice, and they overwhelmingly made that choice, Pugliese.
To even hint that we were not willing and capable of choosing our candidate is to insult the intelligence and integrity of every person at that convention. In addition, violating the Golden Rule of political parties, that of speaking negatively about a fellow Republican, is a violation that I take seriously. Snide, patronizing remarks have no place in a primary.
Perhaps in another 10 years we can truly know who Walcher is. He should come back for consideration then.
MARCIA NEAL
Grand Junction
COMMENTS
Commenting is not available in this channel entry.Geez, Marcia, you must have been asleep at the wheel. I’m a Democrat, and I knew both the names of Pugliese and Walcher. It is obvious that Pugliese has been hand picked to succeed Rowland. It has been obvious for quite a while. It amused me that the most damning thing you could say about Walcher is that he spoke ill of other Republicans. Yet, as a woman who has spent years trying to make education in the Grand Valley and Colorado world class, it amuses me even more that you would support a woman who wants creationism taught in science classes.
One thing Woody has that Rose doesn’t is many years of “life experience”. That can not be bought, taught, or stolen, it is aquired through living and learning as you go. It can be worth many times more than any college education. Maybe you haven’t heard a lot about Woody and maybe that is one very important thing he has going for him.He has spent his life here running his businesses, minding his own business, and letting others live theirs. He has not been trying to live off the public trough and amass power for himself. Actually, he may be just what we need and the founding fathers envisioned..“a citizen legislator” instead of a career politician. Isn’t that a refreshing idea?