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Doug, this is just another example of why we need Earl Jones as Surgeon General and we need him now!

As soon as he finishes med school.

I bet there is a scholarship fund somewhere about where he could get some tuition help too.

Although this could possibly put him in direct competition with other prospective family members, so it may be like robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Her Republican opponent, however, said he has no interest in making political hay out of the matter. Attorney Michael Lee said he wants voters to choose on the policies, not the people.* Star

Oh my! Than why comment Lawyer Lee?

"While I would not have made the same choices as Ms. Boseman, I do feel for the fact that she's dealing with a lot of personal issues that have found their way into the news," he said.*Star

Yeah! Sorted like Micheal Vick Dog fighting venture finding it's way into the media?

But Chris Dean, the chairman of the New Hanover County Republican Party, questioned how a lawmaker can justify breaking laws and how someone battling debt could focus on the people's business.* Star

No doubt the Chairman is trying to fiqure out how Bush got us into Iraq without breaking a law?

"If if it was me, I'd make sure my own financial house was in order before trying to make laws and focus on the finances of the state," Dean said.* Star

Can't wait until Chairman Dean Marriage starts going south one of these days.

Jim Morgan, the chairman of the New Hanover County Democratic Party, said he doubts the turn of negative news would cause supporters to abandon Boseman. The foreclosures stem from a domestic dispute, and the marijuana claims can be put be in the context of lessons learned.* Star

That's like somebody tip toeing though a minefield without a metal detector.

"Marijuana cannot be justified," Morgan said. "But it can be forgiven if it occurred five years ago and was addressed* Star

Sure the Pot can be justified Mr Chairman! What kind of Democrat are you! A Bill Clinton Democrat who didn't inhaled?

Whatever Republicans say now, this is out there for voters to take into consideration.

Doug,

and this is relevant to us because??? or is it just a slow news day today?

Mikeg, you can decide relevancy for yourself.

I put it up without editorial comment. Anyone else is welcome to voice an opinion.

My own answer about relevancy is that Julia Boseman is one of only 50 state senators. She therefore contributes significantly to decisions of statewide importance. Her personal issues likely will affect her chances of re-election this year, creating an unusual possibility of an incumbent losing her seat.

The drama unfolding interests me as a measure of public tolerance for personal failings of elected officials.

Boseman's sexuality is not an issue, because voters already have declined to judge her unfavorably on that basis. Other issues raised since her last election may play differently. They include details of an apparently messy breakup and child-custody battle, her admitted past drug use, rumors of other unusual behavior (all I know about that is what I read on the StarNews blogs), and financial troubles, including tax liabilities and defaulting on a mortgage of more than $1 million.

We know voters are willing to grant otherwise acceptable elected officials allowance for some personal mistakes; we know they'll draw a line somewhere. The Boseman story may shed further light on where that line lies. To me, what's appropriate behavior for our leaders and what isn't is a worthwhile topic for discussion.

If you're not interested, fine. Ride on.

We know voters are willing to grant otherwise acceptable elected officials allowance for some personal mistakes; we know they'll draw a line somewhere. The Boseman story may shed further light on where that line lies. To me, what's appropriate behavior for our leaders and what isn't is a worthwhile topic for discussion.

If you're not interested, fine. Ride on.* Doug

The Boseman story is not new. It has been building slowly as the facts come out and other assorted personal failing with charactor questions and judgements. In 2006 the State Democrat party pump over 800 thousand dollars into her campaign to control that Senate seat which should tell you something.

I have notice since yesterday the so-called progressive democrats [some even calling me a flip flop Republican in drag] have jump down my throat for adding to this story and exposing it more deeper as a possible corruption mess that has gone South in a big hurry. You are correct about the voters deciding the race and the issues, but looking from the outside, Senator Boseman appears to be in denial like some Republicans when caught in a slezy scandle that smells like spoil fish and smoking the wrong way on a BBQ grill.

As you know Doug! Power corrupts and when a Senator or any Pol thinks they are untouchable, they are in for a big surprise, when they find out that Power is a two way street in politics when another Power warlord decides it is his/her tuft too.

I think Senator Boseman should resign and let another democrat carry the banner before they lose all creditablity in New Hanover County.

I ascribe to the old saying (and I am paraphrasing): public officials should consider themselves public property. I have no problem holding myself to this standard.

The idea that what goes on in a public official's life is not important is, as Col. Sherman Potter was fond of saying, "bull cookies." I would submit that what a public official does when no one is looking is a pretty good indication of that official's true character. As an example, if one cheats on a spouse, the person who is supposed to closest to you in life, one probably have no problem waffling on other commitments. If your spouse can't trust you how can I?

With regard to the senator in question, smoking pot is against the law, and relevent no matter who we are talking about, but especially a lawmaker. Additionally, if she is not paying her taxes, that would also be relevant as it may demonstrate fiscal irresponsibility, which is certainly not a trait that we need in our elected officials (heaven knows we already have a bunch with this trait). Finally, I believe one's domestic arrangments are fair game, as it provides some information to voters on which they can make a decision when they vote. (See principle one above).

And now the N-Bomb has dropped!

from http://wilmingtonshame.blogspot.com

Perhaps the most damning act of personal character brought to light was the testimony in court that the Senator not only used the most backwoods, redneck racial slur any white trash could utter to describe the majority of her ethnically diverse constituency, but also it was testified to that the senator thought herself better than "black people" and that her friend considered the senator to be a racist. If this isn't the "nappy-headed ho" moment in local, if not state politics, nothing will ever be.

The Wilmington Journal has proven itself to be THE community leader by holding Senator Boseman accountable for racist comments attributed to her during the testimony of her friend Bobbie Dunn. Dunn accused Boseman of using the N-word and when asked by Boseman's attorney if she, Dunn, thought Boseman to be a racist Dunn answered, “I think she thinks she’s better than black people, yes sir.”

Now you know that has to have hurt at least 13,000 people who voted for her, you would think it would also cause reaction to the other 60% of those who elected her into office to represent them.

http://www.wilmingtonjournal.com and the editorial at http://www.wilmingtonjournal.com/News/MainSection.asp?sID=6

Right on! Power to the people!

UPDATE!

THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL WEBSITE HAS BEEN HACKED

Obviously there are people who do not wish for you to read the article about Senator Boseman's use of the N-word. So instead the hacker replaced the Journal article with an obscene message of hate.

To read the full article and the editorial please do a google search or call the Journal for a copy. Their number is 910-762-5502.