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I'm sorting through the City Council's e-mails (public record) about this week's T. Dianne Bellamy-Small-related events. In case you missed it, fellow Councilwoman Florence Gatten called for Bellamy-Small's resignation, citing everything from rudeness to contempt for the law.

Then the Pulpit Forum criticized Gatten, calling her actions a "political lynching campaign."

As you might imagine, the board has received a slew of e-mails this week (25) related to this issue. Below is an interesting exchange between a citizen (who goes by S. Curtis) and Gatten:

S. Curtis: "I do not think it appropriate for you as a city council member to be calling for the resignation of the council member from my district, Ms. Bellamy-Small. She was duly elected by the voters and you have no legitimate power to override the majority vote who selected this councilwoman."

Gatten: "Thank you for taking the time to communicate with me via email. As an at large member of council it is my responsibility to speak out and to represent all of the people of Greensboro. I was also duly elected. Does it not concern you that your council member has evidenced a clear disrespect for the law and for law enforcement agents? It is part of a pattern of behavior that the community is unwilling to support. Do you support speeding in the city? Acting rudely to a police officer? Filing a complaint against a rookie cop? Leaking legally protected personnel information or being responsible for it being leaked thus endangering people's lives?

"Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I respect that."