June & Elmer Spear

[junespear]

For the health and well being of my daughter Cindy who works at the Chamber of Commerce in Madison, Elmer and I will no longer be posting on these forums. We will still be reading what the rest of you post but will keep our opinions to ourselves.

This will be our final post.

[mikek]

I hate that June. You've always been really sweet to me. And Elmer keeps things lively.

[papredoll]

So... what the #E*% does that mean "for the health of your daughter"? Is there a virus in here that I don't know about? It sounds like she has convinced you to stop telling it like it is which is a shame. These forums are one of the only two places in Madison that you have freedom of speech. I can't imagine how a forum would change her health status.

Let's face it- The Chamber and the TDC are obviously twisted together in some weird format that the IRS would probably love to look into. It seems like every time I turn around, The Chamber is getting money for some other hair-brained idea that Madison doesn't need. For some reason the TDC falls for it and in turn the County Commissioners follow suit. I see the Chamber being The MC Bank's personal public relations manager and the TDC as the Chamber's bank account along with a way to keep government funds benefiting the local hotels.

Give me a break!!!!!! The people with control of this town don't want new business here. That being said, what exactly is the point of this Chamber of Commerce?

Tourist Development Council- Get real!! What exactly would a tourist come to Madison for? Maybe they don't have over priced, inferior products and gas in their town. If they come to swim at Yogi Bear Park, despite the deadly crap in the water that has already killed once, they will stay in a hotel that is run by someone on the Tourist Development Council. Hellooooo!

The Chamber has now asked for MORE money to hire ANOTHER employee, who is a good friend of a County Commissioner. Didn't they already get bailed out once? Aren't they operating on other people's money already?

I think the Chamber is a waste of money and the TDC is a waste of taxpayer's money and time. This town won't grow until the people in power either die or their kids take over an let things change. Don't hold your breath for that though. Many of them employed their kids at birth (metaphorically speaking).

It's like people here are bred into this "don't question stupidity" mentality.

[theenforcer]

This is a sad day for quality freedom of speech . It is a victory for the chamber & the power structure here that is corrupt beyond imagination . As it is here , state & federal law enforcement has been bribed & pressured by the few that economically run this county : this is the reason no matter who files a complaint there is either no investigation or we get a white washed investigation . This "law enforcement" , in most cases , will not even look at the data people have collected .

[theenforcer]

Papredoll , you are correct . The one motel owner is represented twice on the TDC & the other one once : 3 out of 9 members a sure vote every time for their interests ! Easy to get 2 more votes with that group .

[elmo]

This is just another sad example and I mean sad example as to why most of us, including myself post under an assumed name!!!!!! Sorry that your daughter is getting grief over her parents speaking up for what they believe in, such a shame!!!!!! MADISON HANGS ONTO THEIR REPUTATION!!!!!!

[justlisten]

Elmer Spear has been the man in the arena, fighting the good fight. He will be remembered for the good that he brought to this community. June has helped Elmer become more civil.
A good woman makes a good man better.

[starkiller]

Mar 31, 2010 20:05:44 GMT -5 justlisten said:

Elmer Spear has been the man in the arena, fighting the good fight. He will be remembered for the good that he brought to this community. June has helped Elmer become more civil.
A good woman makes a good man better.

Not as Civil as you think once you get to know them a bit.

[dobbie]

Don't quit now Elmer and June. We need help.