[Vision2020] my reply to Phil

[keely emerinemix]

Visionaires,

I realize that my response to Phil's "fleecing of Moscow" post might have 
sounded curt and dismissive to those unaware of the history that Phil and I 
have via Vision 2020.  It would pain me to be thought of as rude, but there 
is some context here.  During last spring's school bond campaign, I spent 
literally hours a day responding to Phil's questions about the bond and 
accusations about me, and I felt that sometimes the exchange was, ummm, less 
than fruitful and productive after awhile.  As you know, the bond failed by 
a wide margin, and I got to be on the receiving end of a fair amount of 
abuse in defending it.  Not a crime, certainly, but not something I'm just 
dying to repeat.

On the other hand, I consider it part of my job to defend MSD and Dr. 
Donicht when they are charged with wrongdoing.  Candis Donicht and I have 
often disagreed, but she is a woman of remarkable integrity and ability.  
MSD does an outstanding job, and, frankly, I think I've been a good trustee. 
  So while I'm not itching to replay the drama between Mr. Roderick and 
myself, I won't sit quietly when MSD and the superintendent are maligned.  I 
won't, however, give it more attention than necessary.

Since spring, I've tried to come up with many more fun ways to spend my 
time.  A shoulder operation last week means I won't be at Spring training in 
February, but even if I can't hurl sliders off the mound, I will field 
invective hurled at me.  I just hope we can all discuss policy without 
resorting to spitballs and name-calling.  It makes things so much nicer.

keely

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