Dear Sir,
I was a bit perturbed when I read the beginning of the letter by Kenneth Crosby (December 26-January 1), as a quote did not seem correct.
So I looked in the previous issue of the Reporter. The article by Jeanne Chaussee read, “... keenly contested campaign for control of LCS,” not “Howard Feldstein acquired ‘control’ of LCS.” Not good, Mr. Crosby, to misquote a reporter! I read further, recalling that I have rarely read any positive statements by this man, with his paid ads or his numerous Letters to the Editor. Sure enough, many statements in this particular letter either never went anywhere or showed a lack of understanding of the democratic process.
For example, the writer appeared to believe that absentee voting (or “early voting” as he called it) was a negative thing. Not so! I was unable to attend the annual meeting and welcomed the chance to cast my vote, as is my right. When it comes to counting votes, you don’t differentiate between absentee ballots and those cast on election day. Mr. Feldstein was elected by the vast majority (632 vs. 385 for his opponent) of the total votes cast. Again, the democratic way.
It bothered you, but impressed me that Feldstein was present most days at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS). When I went to vote, I did not feel I was pressed to vote one way or the other. The process was explained and it was appropriate. I also felt that Mr. Feldstein took a much more active interest in LCS than did his opponent, by having meetings at LCS. The other slate held meetings at locations other than LCS.
In any event, the elections are over; the voting membership has spoken. It would behoove us all to see what we can do to support LCS as it continues to serve the needs of the membership. If some of us are not willing to do this in a constructive way, I would suggest they quietly fade into the background. Hopefully, we can move on and not dwell on the past.
Graham W. Miller
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