Beach Bum

Yes I am okay with that. You do the research and you will eventually figure out why. I will leave you with something to think about though - go look at wsb tv website and see if you can find an article they reported on Friday night on their newscast regarding Cherokee County and a new business venture they are undertaking. Listen very closely to the reasoning for some semblance of secrecy. Happens every day in the world of busines and for very legitimate reasons. Now this is Sunday and I have a large birthday party to host for my twin sons so I don't have the time to argue with

What I do know is that Paulding County enjoys a AAA bond rating and a very healthy surplus so they must be doing something right. And actually, the airport wasn't finished until 2008 which just happened to fall during the recession. I'm sure you have heard the old saying that you sometimes have to spend money to make money. These ventures are investments into securing a brighter future for Paulding and it's citizens. As we all know, investments usually take time before significant returns are realized.

I agree that there have obviously been some hard feelings and for those that I have contributed to, I am sorry. With that being said, it certainly doesn't help matters that several supporters of the Stop Airport Expansion group have referred to our elected officials as lying crooks, accused them of "lining their own pockets", etc. when that is simply not the case. And now Rockster is telling me basically that because I worked for "The Firm" 16 years ago that I can't have an objective opinion and that I kiss a$$ - so do you approve of that mojo?

I'm thankful that these 3 entities work so well together for the common good of our community.

If you are implying that you intimidate me, let me be the first to assure you that you don't. I don't know you and unless you know me very personally (which I'm quite sure you do not), you are simply not qualified to make such statements as you have about me. So what you are saying is that because I don't share yours and other's opinions as to this issue, I must be kissing someone's a$$? Are you kidding me? Let me set the record straight for you - I have never once in my 34 years of living here asked for any special favors from our elected officials. I don't need a job as

Are you saying that just because I worked for that firm 16 years ago that I have no right to have an opinion on this subject? Really? I have also worked in major law firms in Atlanta and Houston. I still have strong ties and friendships with them too. Does that mean I don't get to have an opinion in those areas too? So - where do I get to have an opinion? I guess it doesn't matter that I happen to be part of a family that has lived here for several generations and that I love Paulding County and want only the best for our county and it's citizens. I want to see our county thrive and

Please verify where the PCAA broke any laws or rules. They had business to conduct that might have merited a special called meeting - happens often with these types of boards. Just a question Whitey but have you ever served on a Board of Directors for any organization? Surely if you have you realize that sometimes special called meetings happen.

I'm sure you have good intentions and I respect that mojo but I don't know you. The only thing I know about you is that you appear to be a part of the stop expansion group which is fine and that is your choice and your business. I can tell you that I trust our Board of Commissioners (at least the majority of them) and I trust they are doing what we elected them to do. I personally don't have the expertise to thoroughly, definitively and accurately analyze a business plan for the airport. It is not my area of expertise but maybe it is yours? I also know that I don't feel the need to

Actually, it has been 16 years since I worked for that firm. Let me tell you though that I thoroughly enjoyed my 8 years that I worked there. The attorneys in that firm were very good to me and all the other paralegals, secretaries, etc. They were (and still are) honest, hardworking, competent, dedicated people. They have contributed so much to our community and it is very obvious to me that they care deeply about our community. Actually that job helped me to realize that our county leaders are often unjustly criticized and that people that are in positions of leadership are often un

Actually no. Being that my husband and I have been living in Houston, TX since February of last year and won't be coming back permanently to our home in Paulding County until April of this year, I have been exposed to people outside of Paulding County. Those Houstonians have some pretty savvy people when it comes to economic development and I have learned a lot from them. This issue has been discussed with many of my neighbors ad friends where we have our second home in Florida also - some who work in the airline industry and some who are business owners who understand the importance of th

I've talked to my Commissioners, I have consulted with pilots and airport personnel, I have consulted with business owners, I have done research, I have spoken with many professionals. Thus far I am hearing 98 percent positives as to the airport expansion. Any other statements you wish to post to prove that you don't have a clue as to what you are talking about?

The above post is one of the many reasons your group is not gaining any credibility. There is absolutely nothing illegal, unethical or wrong with this being done. Any citizen (including yourself) can petition for legislation such as this. For you to refer to them as lying crooks is not only wrong, it is not the truth. Maybe if some of you guys would simply abstain from the slandering and misrepresentation of facts, you could gain some respect for your cause.

Congratulations to your son and best wishes for continued success! I'm sure he has gained some great experience and afforded the opportunity to travel at the same time. I know his homecoming will be memorable for all of you. I hope that you are feeling much better Sports Source - you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Yes they are paying attention and I am very encouraged that so many people in our county are taking the time to research the facts to make informed decisions and support the airport expansion. The support for the airport expansion is growing very quickly and it is refreshing to see so many people working together to support this very important endeavor for Paulding County. I have seen and felt such a wonderful sense of community in the last couple of days that I have been home and it is exciting. I have talked to so many people that are excited about their families being able to bo

Oh so our debate is striking a nerve with you huh? . I must be doing something right as I have a wonderful family , a wonderful group of friends, and a very happy life. I am thankful for God's blessings and am enjoying life. I try to treat others the way that I myself want to be treated; however, I simply fall short sometimes. I do have the ability to realize that though.

Great reads! I can only speak for myself but I step out of my comfort zone quite frequently. I am secure in myself and thankfully, I don't require the "pats on my back" from anyone. Just like everyone else here, I have an opinion and I am simply voicing it.

Good Lord - do some of you live your lives based on conspiracy theories? I believe the reason so many people have jumped on the Pro Airport expansion train is because they have simply taken the time to research and get their questions and concerns addressed. I can tell you from personal experience that I have invited numerous people to the Support Silver Comet Airport Facebook page and they have let me know they will need to take the time to research the issue first. A few days later I will get a notification that they have "liked" the page so they must be getting satisfactory answers.

No I haven't but you know what? I don't need to see them - I don't personally have the experience and expertise to thoroughly and adequately examine each and every decision they make. That is what we are paying our BOC for. I can always voice my opinions and I do so often; however, at the end of the day, I have my own job to manage and my own life. Me personally- I am not willing to sacrifice my time and effort to run and serve in office. I am not willing to give up my personal time, attend numerous functions each week, take numerous phone calls each and every day. Thankfully, the

I can honestly say that I have Whitey. At the beginning and throughout this airport fiasco. I have weighed the pros and cons. I have even taken the time out to discuss this issue with disinterested third parties. I have researched, I have spoken to many people in our community. I have spoken to people that live in the area of the airport. Thus my multiple reasons for supporting the airport expansion. I'm not defending them- I am defending my position just as you are.

I came to my "qualified conclusion" at the part where YOU said , it doesn't matter who is paying the attorney's fees. I don't want Delta running our county and dictating what we should or should not do and I would hope that anybody in their right mind would have a problem with this. Again, we elected our BOC to do a job. The airport is here and they are simply trying to utilize it to its fullest potential. They are not doing this for them or their friends. They are doing this for the overall good of our community and it's citizens. Maybe if some of you would open your minds and

I am simply trying to defend my fellow Paulding County citizens. Think what you want - I know where my heart is. .

We elected our Commissioners to do a job. That is what they are doing. Just because you don't agree with what they are doing doesn't mean that most other citizens do not. We elected our Commissioners to do a job. That is what they are doing. Just because you don't agree with what they are doing doesn't mean that most other citizens do not.

I will be glad to explain. Who is funding this litigation plays a tremendous role as to this case. And the fact that YOU say that Delta has "big pockets" and is in a win win situation speaks volumes. Are we as Paulding County citizens supposed to be intimidated by this? I'm great Whitey. Typing from an IPad as opposed to my computer but other than that, I am fine. Having a problem with the truth Whitey?

I am very disappointed in this response from you mojo. I hope you guys understand what you are subjecting Paulding County citizens to

Your above post speaks volumes Whitey - read between the lines. I realize now what you are about and it is indeed, very sad.......... My opinion but it is appears that you truly don't care about your fellow Paulding County citizens - you are more concerned about furthering your political agenda.