Had to laugh today at letter in Boston Globe; file under
"they just don't get it". Notice the "she didn't pay her
taxes, and yet wants to be able to raise ours" angle
doesn't come up:
SHAME ON you! Your front-page article (''Reilly's pick delinquent on taxes, loans," Feb. 1) appearing less than 24 hours after the public announcement of Representative Marie St. Fleur's candidacy for lieutenant governor launched an avalanche of negative media coverage that stifled the public's opportunity to hear any other message. And your editorial yesterday (''Encumbered candidates," Feb. 2) continues the attack. Enough already.
Debt is a fact in the lives of good people all across America. Is the story of her debt a sufficient reason for discounting her voice on social policy and her vision for the Commonwealth? The rush to judgment was a devastating disservice to the public at large as well as to Marie, whom I know to be a dedicated public servant.
Marie St. Fleur chose political office instead of a lucrative career because she wanted to be a voice for the people, those people of her neighborhood and mine. She has been an eloquent voice on child care, affordable housing, education, and workforce development. These are the substantive issues of our time. This is the story that could have been told.
Your stance has silenced a woman of promise who could have contributed mightily to solving the problems of struggling families across our Commonwealth.
MARGARET A. LEONARD, Dorchester
>> Is the story of her debt a sufficient reason for discounting her voice on social policy and her vision for the Commonwealth?
The story of her refusal to pay taxes, loans, etc. and not even apologizing for that is sufficient reason. So is the fact that our crackjack investigative attorney general who has
"known her for years" failed to investigate her financial
situation. UNFIT TO COMMAND.