Publisher, Wakulla.com: 

According to an article in the Wakulla News, over 100 signs belonging to Howard Kessler have been damaged, stolen and destroyed.  Clearly, the county watchdogs are not doing their jobs. Thanks to a neighbor, Mr. Theodore Gaupin was observed as he did a wheelie into my yard with his golf cart and decimated my Howard Kessler campaign sign then proceeded to do the same thing in another yard.  Obviously Mr. Gaupin doesn't have any respect for anyone's right to free speech except his own.  His wife, Thelma must agree with him, because she filed a complaint with the Florida Elections Commission in an effort to silence the Wakulla Independent Reporter edited by Julia Hanway.  New small businesses should be applauded not disdained as anti-growth by this newspaper.

Mr. Gaupin having been caught destroying Dr. Kessler's signs is clear evidence that his signs are being vandalized by others as well.  It amazes me that such a fine person as Dr. Kessler would even consider running for any public office.  Over the last four years he has literally been physically and mentally abused by many who disagreed with him.  He has always been responsive to his constituents especially during times that no other commissioners would return telephone calls,  e-mails or meet with us.  His perseverance and dedication to those who voted for him has left him a stronger, more determined gentleman.  By staying the course,  refusing to give up or give in,  he has made running for office in Wakulla County easier for those who are not part of the "good old boy network" to follow him.

Many of Dr. Kessler's supporters will be out November 7, 2006 holding campaign signs in support for him.  I sure hope Mr. Gaupin doesn't get "p----- off" again.  Oops, sorry I mean get mad and run over some of us.

Bertha Prince
115 Walker Creek Drive

This letter originally published on October 24, 2006.

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mkwestmark

 

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