Thank you for putting together an informative web site on the township police department. I felt the site presented a lot of informative information. I didn't think the site was biased. It just gave the information and you can make up your own mind. Thank you Sue and the others for working so hard on this. In these economic times, it's great to know that a town board member is looking into our expenses and whether or not they are necessary.

Opinion, I can speak for myself. You are incorrect in your assessment of me. I do value Sue's opinion. I do think the website serves a purpose. I do not think she needs to add a counterpoint or analyze facts for the reader. If she deducts that there is a problem so be it. If she is just informing the public, then let the info speak for itself. Unless you are challenging the facts in the report as being false or fraudulent, why not just present them and let the reader decide? Have some faith in the reader, unless that is, you do not think your constituents are capable for thinking on their own. You have a very informative website. You taint your message, and show your bias with all of the commentary in blue.

Remember, you serve as a voice for the majority of the people. If they need to be swayed with your commentary, that means they are not yet on your side. That means you obviously are too busy trying to corral and brainwash the sheep to realize they are not sheep! Represent like you were voted to do. No one says the website is a bad idea, only that your commentary in blue, and the push to convert people to think your way is. Have a little respect for the authority that your department has. Even if you disagree, remember they still have a job to do. You are chipping away at their authority and ability to do their duties making this look like some kind of scandal. The Township Officers do a very good job in many people's eyes. I am one of them. I like the fact at any given time of the day they are tucked back in some drive running radar. The fact they are not always there is a cost effective way to deter speeders that think a township care could be around the any corner. Again, there are some ways your facts could be used to find a happy medium. There are changes that could be made to better define duties and fine tune the patrol's goals. Over all you are getting a great value. The county option you have on the table will result in no additional patrol. The people have an excellent value for less than $7/person right now. Your website costs you more than that a month to host. Your website name cost more than that per year to register! I see how you drive. I see you fly past my house in your little car each morning. I want them out there so that you think twice before speeding. I do not want to read about you hitting some kid because you are late for work. That is why we need the targeted services the township provides. I have called the Sheriffs Department about the speed of the cars in the mornings. They come out once and they forget about it after that. The Township Chief, Tom, found a few strategic spots to run radar over the course of a few weeks. I saw an immediate correlation in drivers speed. While that change does not last forever, he has made it a point to make repeat efforts to remind drivers he could be there anytime. I say we keep the Township Police! Thank you Mr. Kunkel!

Sue Gavigan,
Just had to let you and your committee know that there are many of us out here that think you did a great job. So many facts in such a small site. We appreciate the way you separated facts from opinions so the reader can make their own decisions. Including the official Town of Milton records that each fact came from and encouraging us to get them from the town hall proves to us that you have legitimate backup. Unlike Beachsexton, we feel that your opinions as an elected official are valuable. We didn't find anything in your site that was biased - just facts and educated opinions. Keep up the good work. We will be voting "YES" on the referendums on November 4th.

Beachsexton,

You believe that people should think for themselves; I feel the same, which is why I was part of the group that created this web site (www.miltontownshippoliceref.com).I do not believe voters can make an informed decisions without all the facts. This web site helps provide the voters of Milton Township with the information they need to make a informed vote in the upcoming election.I believe it is my duty as an elected official to not only represent the public, but to help educate them on the issues.

I appreciate your intrest in the web site and I hope to see you at the next Township meeting.

Sue Gavigan

Biased? Sue, do you have a mouse in your pocket? You said, " We agree with you that this study was very bias." Sue, you calling out a biased report is the definition of the pot calling the kettle black. Your "informative" website would be appropriate only if you distanced yourself as a public figure. Your comments countering every detail of factual reports are an attempt to sway public opinion. You have that right as a citizen, but your job on the board is to represent the voice and interest of the people. Why not let the people think on their own? Is it because you think the public is below your intelligence quotient and therefore unable to come to their own conclusions w/o your influence? Are you representing the thoughts of the people, or are you influencing them so that you can represent a crowd of people thinking the way you guided them hence representing your own interest? If you have a case that is that good on it's own merits, then set the information free of your own bias so that it has a chance to float. Of course you know better. Most will not take the time to gather enough data to come to your conclusion. I have said all along that if you could communicate and work on changes your constituents want, you would be right in calling for some modifications. To essentially issue a public declaration of the facts as you see them gives a feeling of a public figure declaring a no-confidence vote for the authorities put in place to ensure safety. That is nothing short of irresponsible. But then again CCAP gives me a better feel as to the way you, as a professional, operate when people do not see things your way. How about a civil, round-table discussion to make changes as needed while still retaining the seemingly bargain price each person in the township. Why are those numbers left out? $2-$7 per person is a deal in my eyes. I like the extras that come with our own officer. I also like the fact they can target problems at their will. One example would be speeders. Sue, do you speed?

Thank you for confirming my suspicions.

Imaxi,

The questions were selected soley by Chairman Bryan Meyer, The only change was when a citizen requested the study be for four years instead of one. Chairman Meyer, with no input from the board took it upon himself to appoint this comittee. We agree with you that this study was very bias. Again we encourage everyone to go to the town hall and read Chairman Meyers report...(there would not be a $10.75 charge to read the town's copy).

Thank you for taking the time to read our web site.

Sue Gavigan, Gail Slepekis and Diane Pett

I have seen the report that Chairman Meyer mentions, and in my opinion the questions seemed very biased. I would like to know who authored the questions and who selected the committee.

Thank you for this story. We need to be more sensible about our taxes, and we need to look at what we spend on police enforcement, prisons, etc. Why not do a story on the amount spent on education and the amount spent on police enforcement and incarceration?