I would like to clarify my comments on Twitter and Facebook* last night about the
volunteer fire chiefs I spoke with after the charter revision meeting. First, I whole heartedly support volunteers,
especially volunteer firefighters. My
father was a volunteer fire fighter in the Town of Binghamton so I have the
utmost respect for those individuals that choose to support their community in
this manner. There is no doubt that
anyone who volunteers for this role, is dedicated to their town and only wants
what they believe is best for their town or city.
The two gentlemen, who did not provide their names, other
than being chiefs of different fire companies responded to some initial questions
we had about a truck with a digital billboard displaying why voters should vote
against Revision Question #2. When my
companion and I first spoke to them, we really wanted to support what they
wanted, but their bullying demeanor and scare tactics left us feeling more
confused about the facts, and honestly less interested in supporting these two
individuals. Honestly I have no idea if
they speak for all volunteers or just themselves.
It is sad and scary that the safety of our community is in
the hands of individuals that are unwilling to come together to discuss the
greater safety of the city as a whole, which they all state is their goal,
rather they spend time defending fiefdoms that don't matter to any resident who
has moved to Stamford since 1990.
* Just met with 2 chiefs from the volunteer fire companies. What a bunch of assholes. Spewing conjecture around safety & cost to spread fear
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