Commissioner candidates state their case
July 22, 2010 at 7:00 pm in Alexandria Echo Press
To help voters in Douglas County Commissioner District 4 make a more informed decision in the August 10 primary election, the Echo Press sent questionnaires to the candidates. Continue Reading
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Yeah … that’s how we should elect our officials. Who needs qualifications if you’re a “cutie”! Justin Bieber for Governor! He’s so cute!!
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Just compare their qualifications and how they are related to the job. Also, take into consideration which, if any, are under investigation for a felony.
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I don’t see how anyone who thinks Barack Obama was not qualified to be president or think he’s in way over his head could vote for a young kid with absolutely no qualifications for the job.
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Are you daft? No qualifications? Well, then my 7-year old daughter should run too. She’s cute and has lots of spunk. Even better, she hasn’t committed any felonies.
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I’m going to hope to God that you’re kidding. No felonies is a basic requirement for most entry level jobs, and I’d like to think that we hold our public servants to at least some basic level of standards.
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And let’s not forget the brilliant Palin creating an entirely new word — refudiate. Too funny. And to thinks she was a Journalism major. Oh, that’s right — 5 colleges in 6 years or was it 6 colleges in 5 years?? And some believe she is qualified to become President. Give me a break!!
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Hey now, be nice.
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Steve Hensley says nothing about his educational background. Did he go to college? What makes him believe he is even qualified to be county commissioner??
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Good question, michelle. I don’t think it’s his honesty.
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Let’s see … One has 12 years experience as commissioner, 15 years as treasurer (wonder if he wrote any bad checks? Don’t think so), and 30 years running his own business, an insurance agency.
Another is a Navy/Vietnam vet, has a college degree, and experience as a Commissioner.
Mr. Hensley? He’s got spunk and is a cutie. He likes to write plays and sings in his church.
Maybe Mr. Hensley should get a degree in finance, maybe some pre-law, or at least a few years running a business under his belt. He could be a very good commissioner some day. He just doesn’t seem ready. Too bad he didn’t list more specific things that make him qualified for the position. He’ll learn that when applying for a job the boss wants to know what qualifies you, not that you wrote a play. When I hired some people a couple of years ago I was surprised how many had no idea how to write a resume or fill out an application.
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Does a college education qualify someone to be Commissioner? How?
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What proof do you need when the guy admitted to doing it?
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For God’s sake, writing checks in that amount that you can’t justify with your bank is a felony! All the hand-wringing and excuse-making will not cover that up.
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I’d really like to know what is irresponsible about Randy’s comment. And just why is someone from “South Dakota” so involved in this? By the way, the last time I checked, 56308 is not in South Dakota. Puzzling.
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A phony zip code…now how does that lend to your credibility?
And I’m still waiting for an answer to my question, “What is irresponsible about Randy’s comment?” All the facts of the case have been laid out, the guy has made a public apology, yet you persevere in defending the indefensible.
You mentioned a lawsuit earlier…some involvement there?
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Well, I’m happy that you have a ‘gut feeling’ about this situation. I suppose we will all have to see how this turns out.
But, I’m not so sure if you’ll be able to “rub your noses in it”.
“Many, many years of experience with the law”? Maybe I’m happy that I can’t say that. Just what were your experiences? Any felonies? Just asking, since you brought it up.
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Pitney Bull — Since you live in South Dakota, you couldn’t vote in this election anyway. You also posted that you had met Steve Hensley just ONE time. I am just curious as to why you are so interested in this election?
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Pitney, the term “Malice aforethought” is used to distinguish between murder and manslaughter, or other higher offense felonies. It has nothing to do with a young punk who can’t manage his finances and admits to writing bad checks. And as for your statement: “I will be the first to rub your noses in it. I have many, many years of experience with the Law. it appears you don’t.” You might think you’re anonymous, but I already know exactly who you are and anyone else with the smallest amount of sense would be able to figure it out. If you’re going to act like a jerk, maybe you should do a better job hiding your identity.
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Pitney Bull — Just an observation. You said you live in South Dakota and can’t vote for the County Commisioner. You also said you have only met Mr. Steve Hensley ONE time. You also said you had no dog in this fight. It appears by your comments that you seem to know a lot about Mr. Hensley’s “situation” and have posted countless comments about Mr. Hensley. You said “I believe he will pay back what he owes. I suspect he will not be convicted of a felony.” How do YOU know he will pay back what he owes and willl not be convicted of a felonly? Are you a lawyer? I think it’s up to the judge (or jury) to render a verdict. Remember, he couldn’t make his court date because he had two flat tires. Couldn’t a friend drive him to court? What about taking a cab? You ALWAYS respect the court. Any person who knows anything about the law could tell you that. In Minn. he could face up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The prosecution will argue that bookkeeping and knowledge of his account is his responsibility so he should have known that these were bad checks.
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