People who don't like elected officials frequently indicate that they don't trust them, and today's Boston Globe has a story that gives us an example of why trust is such an issue for many citizens. The Boston City Council and the state legislature sneaked through laws so that one guy, William Hayhurst III of Dorchester, was bumped from 623rd to first on the Boston Fire Department's hiring list.
What infuriates me in situations like this is when the officials refuse to explain themselves. If they choose to do something because they think it's the right thing to do, then they should step up and explain to people why they did it. Instead, Senate president Therese Murray -- who, according to the story, spearheaded the effort because the Hayhursts are family friends -- "declined to discuss what steps she took to help" William Hayhurst, according to the Globe.
2 comments:
I agree that the politicians should speak up and answer the real questions. However, if a firefighter is killed in the line of duty and his son gets special treatment, why can't every son of a firefighter have that treatment? Especially if the firefighter who passed away has dedicated his life to his job? It just seems like everyone should get the same treatment or no special treatment at all. One thing i do know though is that the men and women serving us in the fire departments across the country have a very strong and loyal bond with one another. It's something truly amazing to witness.
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File a Freedom of Information Act Request for all documents,and remember to use the words "ANY ,AND ALL "relating documents.
This Law now also allows you to see the correspondence thats via e-mail,or any other electronic files.
I smell a Winthrop Lobbyist being paid back for anointing her.
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