Thank you for listening

A few days ago I was asked to speak with members of Caretret County Crossroads. I accepted and tonight I met with them and we talked. It was pleasing and I feel it was a productive meeting. There were some very interesting people there with all sorts of knowledge to be shared. I was able to share some ideas and information with them and in turn I was able to gather some also. I didn't know what to expect, however they seemed like just plain people to me. There were some ideas shared that I can agree with and some that I can not. The part that made all the difference was the fact we talked. It was obvious that these people care about the environment. Although there were some issues I would liked to have explored further I understand there are only so many hours in a day(even if you stay after dark). When they told me we would discuss the wastewater and related issues again I felt they meant it. I find this to be in total contrast to the response the Beaufort Commissioners have given me. It may be because the people from Carteret County Crossroads contacted me. With the Commissioners it has been me continuously having to contact them. I first e-mailed them in February, Their first response was in June. Even before I got so emotional at the Sept.8 meeting I had invited them to call me or e-mail me to discuss what is going on with the sewer system and development. It took them until 3 hours before the next meeting to answer 13 simple questions. I have talked to only 2 of them on the phone since Aug 11. They told me they agreed with me and I should press on. I've had minimal contact with some of the others in emails that seem like they are taken strait out of the "Perfect Politician" handbook. Then there are the famous "13 Questions". When they tell you to talk to them and make it so hard to do it leaves one to ponder. I have much more to say and will get back to the blog tomorrow. For now I must get some sleep. Goodnight and thank you for reading.
Clammerhead