Harrison's fast response demonstrates integrity
As a friend and supporter of Rep. Pricey Harrison, I believe that the July 22 "Summary Judgment" piece on her participation in the tall ships luncheon in Beaufort was as dubious as it was untimely.
Rep. Harrison was the first member of the state House of Representatives to come forward and announce that she intended to reimburse the state for her portion of the event's expenses. She forwarded her check on July 14, the same day the function's cost estimate was released and eight days prior to the printing of the News & Record viewpoint.
Pricey has been honest and forthright regarding her presence at the event from the start. Once it became apparent to her where the funds had originated, she repaid the state out of pocket. Case closed. Her strong voting record on ethics and campaign reform speaks for itself.
Brad Johnson
Greensboro
The writer is campaign manager for Rep. Harrison.
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"The writer is campaign manager for Rep. Harrison."
Nuff said.
Posted on July 31, 2006 6:48 AM
Integrity would have been to have smelled a rat in the first place and not participated in the high falutin ferry boat ride.
Paying up after getting caught is CYA, which is improperly offered as integrity these days.
Posted on July 31, 2006 7:47 AM
I am amazed at the fury over the ferry ride. I'm sure this is a drop in the bucket compared to all the other wasted money. I say this ship has sailed...let it rest.
Posted on July 31, 2006 8:22 AM
Amen, sister Carol.
Posted on July 31, 2006 9:04 AM
Yeah, I'm not sure I really see the big deal either.
But, from what I can tell, Gov. Easley sees it as a big deal, as he made an issue out of it.
Posted on July 31, 2006 11:12 AM
Since he chose not to participate...to the chagrin of some festival sponsors, I don't see that it is his problem.
Posted on July 31, 2006 12:34 PM