This incident is stated to have taken place on May 4th, today is May 12th, so obviously it wasn't a "breaking news" type story. Why today? Was it because he was disciplined for the incident? The actual rule breaking in regards to a cell phone while sure it shows he broke the rules isn't a huge deal or is it?
My fourth oldest daughter a few weeks ago did not follow school rules as to having her cell phone off in school. While she had the ringer off it "vibrated" the teacher heard it, confiscated it, my husband, Miguel had go to school to collect the phone and she became the first one of my children to serve a one day in school suspension over the incident. Personally I think that's a bit harsh of a punishment over a cell phone but despite all of that the School didn't notify the Blade.
I have to wonder how did the Blade even find out about it? My speculation is this incident upset someone enough to contact the Toledo Blade. Perhaps because of this part of the article:
Mike Craig, the apparent winner in the District 3 Toledo City Council special election May 2, berated a female co-worker who told him to stop talking on his cell phone while on the job last week.
He did not "berate" her when she pointed out the cell phone use, he went back to confront her after she brought the continuing cell phone conversation to the attention of the Chief Deputy. So logic dictates this was not a short, "I really need to talk to you but I'm at work my lunch hour is in X minutes can I call you then" type conversation. I think everyone can understand why the call was important to him but...the behavior on his part does make one pause.
He stated to Tom Troy that his feelings were hurt because an employee would turn him in over a phone call. She wasn't just a fellow employee, she was performing the duties of an acting supervisor.
So we have a person who appears to have a temper and when he is caught breaking a rule goes and confronts the person who reported him even though he knew it was against the rules. The manner in which he confronted her was enough to make her feel "nervous".
While I'm still not sure as to the reason this was written? It made me nervous too, maybe that was the intent...
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While I'm still not sure as to the reason this was written? It made me nervous too, maybe that was the intent...
Lisa-
Naive we are not. You are more cautious than I [as our blog postings demonstrate].
When I read of this my gut reaction made me ask: why is this story 'newsworthy?' If it were in court, the objection would be sustained: he-said / she-said.
Curious, though, why The Blade was contacted about the incident? I have a clue: Carty, Irish, Montalto, Wilson.
Taylor is 'their girl.' Craig is not.
That could be a part of this, but this still makes me "nervous" about a person who appears to think he is above the rules and rather than just do a "my bad, sorry" goes and confronts someone about it.
This being done now does nothing to help Taylor, the votes are cast and if Mike Craig wins he will serve for the remainding 20 months. It's a bit early to be encouraging negative publicity for a re-election attempt at this point. So I did consider that as a reason and had it been prior to the election? I'd probably give it more weight as a possible scenario as to why this was reported to the Blade.
As the Blah was involved and it was about a political candidate, I "missed" it ;-)
There always seems to be a "Blah" agenda in their stories and there are other more honest/accurate sources to get the news from.
a "Blah" agenda
Are you afraid of typing the word 'Blade?'
Squeak, I'm not sure how politically active you are but the division in the Lucas County Democratic party isn't just name calling by us. It's a clear division to the point that it is making the political process in Toledo more complicated and at times destructive.
As for any blogger bias and media bias including the Blade? Of course it exists. It's natural human behavior to want to be "right" at times and to try to convince people that you could be right.
That's why I do this, because I am interested in trying to find as much of all sides as I can. I realize the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle.
I love this area, I want it to be better and for that to happen? People need to stop playing games behind closed doors and most of all remember that those that are elected? Are supposed to work for us. So I don't think I'll be shutting up anytime soon, but I will keep pointing out good things as well as sometimes the bad. To me that's part of making a difference, not being afraid to write my opinion. As well as hearing all other opinions. Even people that don't agree with me.
:-)
As long as you vote, Squeak, that's all that matters.
liberal_dem,
"Are you afraid of typing the word 'Blade?'"
No liberal_dem, it's just my attempt at demonstrating my disgust for the local rag.
I also refer to JRB as the "puppetmaster," for the very same reason.
If you find it annoying, feel free to skip it ;-)
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