I couldn’t quote him, but I recall Jimmy characterizing Michael’s very persistent discussion of the sheriff’s race as “a joke.” I agree with Mr. Ibotson. What aspect of pre-election political posturing is not a joke?

For the greater part, I appreciate the tenor of comments on this thread, for I think they seek an honest evaluation of Braudis’ performance on drug law enforcement. I see merit in this form of evaluation, merit that, if valued, may result in constructive changes in the local political landscape. This thread, along with others on this same subject, function as a definition of expectations, and some of these expectations are very well-reasoned.

Cheers,

I couldn’t quote him, but I recall Jimmy characterizing Michael’s very persistent discussion of the sheriff’s race as “a joke.” I agree with Mr. Ibotson. What aspect of pre-election political posturing is not a joke?

For the greater part, I appreciate the tenor of comments on this thread, for I think they seek an honest evaluation of Braudis’ performance on drug law enforcement. I see merit in this form of evaluation, merit that, if valued, may result in constructive changes in the local political landscape. This thread, along with others on this same subject, function as a definition of expectations, and some of these expectations are very well-reasoned.

Cheers,

I’m no double degree totin’ mit graduate, but to me there is a discrepency of some sort – if the ‘problem’ really is that out of control as the stats ‘prove’. Last dui related death I recall in the paper was this Summer. I’m more concerned about people speeding on 82, and dumptrucks, than I am about drunk drivers or gun toting drug dealers. Those hard fact stats are cute and all, but does the picture really represent the landscape? Michael’s fact searching was a tireless effort no doubt, brilliant? Wharf Rat was the only one with a cogent argument against them. so I’m in the ‘yeah – what he said’ boat.

Anyway, that’s my only real observation from mt. knownot.

I’m no double degree totin’ mit graduate, but to me there is a discrepency of some sort – if the ‘problem’ really is that out of control as the stats ‘prove’. Last dui related death I recall in the paper was this Summer. I’m more concerned about people speeding on 82, and dumptrucks, than I am about drunk drivers or gun toting drug dealers. Those hard fact stats are cute and all, but does the picture really represent the landscape? Michael’s fact searching was a tireless effort no doubt, brilliant? Wharf Rat was the only one with a cogent argument against them. so I’m in the ‘yeah – what he said’ boat.

Anyway, that’s my only real observation from mt. knownot.

But who cares, he is still not being held accountable, Deputy Joe is due to take over as under sheriff this month as they forced Mrs. White out and Uncle Bob will likely ride off into the sunset without so much as a whisper of a change leaving us with “Sheriff Joe” to continue down that same ol dusty trail.

Meanwhile could City Council members be getting ready to line their pockets with a “new” system of kick backs with regards to building in Aspen? Time will tell, but lets keep a close watch on it shall we…this should be an exciting year!!

But who cares, he is still not being held accountable, Deputy Joe is due to take over as under sheriff this month as they forced Mrs. White out and Uncle Bob will likely ride off into the sunset without so much as a whisper of a change leaving us with “Sheriff Joe” to continue down that same ol dusty trail.

Meanwhile could City Council members be getting ready to line their pockets with a “new” system of kick backs with regards to building in Aspen? Time will tell, but lets keep a close watch on it shall we…this should be an exciting year!!

Let’s not get kittenish now.

The blogging about the Sheriff’s race is absolutely a high point for me and for Aspen Post. An issue that was ignored by the mainstream media was brought front and center by a new medium that presents an unedited and unfiltered view of what matters to people most.

That goes for both sides–not just mine. The other day I saw the wife of one of the pro-Braudis bloggers–someone I’ve never met–and told her how much I appreciated his contribution, and how I hoped he would come back and blog some more.

On the blog, my viewpoint is the least of it. It ain’t about me–it’s about us.

Without us there’s no real discussion of the Sheriff’s ways and means. With Aspen Post, it turned into the issue that everyone was talking about this summer and into fall–with good reason.

As for the gross canard about dissing the Sheriff during Christmas week, I specifically chose to highlight a Brylawski blog that was full of hard data comparing Pitkin County to other municipalities. A brilliant job by Brylawski, if you ask me, far more valuable than a kilo of opinions about “victimless” drugs and crime.

This was never really about Rick Magnuson, in my opinion, but about the 20-year record of a man who had never been challenged, who had come to feel that he was indeed the law incarnate. Had Braudis’s position been anti-drug–and had he disappeared during high season–I would have been equally outraged. For me, it was always about accountability far more than drugs.

Keep the faith, Con Man

Let’s not get kittenish now.

The blogging about the Sheriff’s race is absolutely a high point for me and for Aspen Post. An issue that was ignored by the mainstream media was brought front and center by a new medium that presents an unedited and unfiltered view of what matters to people most.

That goes for both sides–not just mine. The other day I saw the wife of one of the pro-Braudis bloggers–someone I’ve never met–and told her how much I appreciated his contribution, and how I hoped he would come back and blog some more.

On the blog, my viewpoint is the least of it. It ain’t about me–it’s about us.

Without us there’s no real discussion of the Sheriff’s ways and means. With Aspen Post, it turned into the issue that everyone was talking about this summer and into fall–with good reason.

As for the gross canard about dissing the Sheriff during Christmas week, I specifically chose to highlight a Brylawski blog that was full of hard data comparing Pitkin County to other municipalities. A brilliant job by Brylawski, if you ask me, far more valuable than a kilo of opinions about “victimless” drugs and crime.

This was never really about Rick Magnuson, in my opinion, but about the 20-year record of a man who had never been challenged, who had come to feel that he was indeed the law incarnate. Had Braudis’s position been anti-drug–and had he disappeared during high season–I would have been equally outraged. For me, it was always about accountability far more than drugs.

Keep the faith, Con Man