Respect is a Two-Way Street

To the Editor:

            I was searching on the TV last night when I came upon a meeting of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. What I saw was deplorable.

            The Board was discussing a matter concerning SummerCamp when the lady commissioner started ranting and raving and in this state of mind accused or implied that the developer's representative, Mr. Billy Buzzett, was being disrespectful to her. If I can borrow the old adage, the pot was calling the kettle black.

            I have known Billy Buzzett's family and their families for over 70 years. They are most of all respectful and are held in the highest esteem by all that know them. Disrespectful in not in their character. I think the lady commissioner owes Billy and his family a public apology.

            Respect is a two-way street. Why doesn't the lady commissioner respect and honor the 69 percent vote of Franklin County citizens to return to countywide voting in electing members to the Board of County Commission? That, my dear lady, would be respectful.

            Sincerely,

            Willie Norred

            St. George Island