Readers probably have figured out I’m no great fan of people or of organizations who use their power to beat others into submission, or humiliate others, or threaten others. That’s why I was disgusted by an email I got last night informing me that the local labor council had blackballed a local business owner, Bob Glaser. Glaser, upon further investigation, runs a petition and signature gathering firm that has done more than ten years of work for both Republican and Democrat causes. Equal opportunity gathering and capitalism… I like that!
It wasn’t clear why the labor council was banning Glaser, but the implication of the email was that it was for gathering petitions for a measure they don’t agree with. My guess is that means the Open Government/Fair Contracting measure that various reformers are trying to put on the ballot here in the city. I can’t write that I’m an expert on that measure, but I have the feeling that if this was the reaction from City Hall’s labor unions, there has to be something that benefits the regular taxpayer in there!
Labor appears to own much of the City Council for now… is this really the way they are going to do business?
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Bob is a proud Democrat, but, more importantly, a fine human being–maybe it is the latter that disqualifies him.
Bobby, consider the black ball a badge of honor. I know plenty of Republicans who are honored to have worked with you and will do so again.
I think Cathy should bring home a registration form for you. We would love to have you.
Bob is a class act, even when he’s been on the other side. He at times has benefitted those who now impugn him. Maybe he should give lessons in class to those most in need of it.
If you break ranks, they break you.
I can’t believe anyone would think they were thugs!