Roux Brave to Speak Out

To the Editor:

Congratulations on, and thank you, for Denise Roux's evolving column in the Apalachicola and Carrabelle Times. It is good to see her move on to local topics. The library columns were interesting, but this is more important.

Yes, we share her outrage over public officials' salaries and benefits for all part-time politicians throughout Florida. We think people with backgrounds in education should be in charge of schools and teachers should be paid well, and we could go on and on about budgets and taxes and are glad to know we are not alone. We think she is brave to speak out.

As newcomers we see the close local relationships that exist in all levels of government and business here in Franklin County, and are often reminded by some of our "leaders" that our input is unwelcome.

We hope, Ms. Roux, that you stay on and teach here, and run for superintendent of schools. We will offer our help to your campaign.

Keep up the good work.

Andy and Susan Antekeier

Eastpoint