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Originally Posted by djl8412
Panic over the on-going Villages CDD vs. IRS issue is certainly not advisable, but neither is an attitude of becoming totally disconnected with events that could potentially impact your life.
It just amazes me how some look at hundreds of millions of dollars in possible CDD liability to satisfy the IRS as if it's a mere check for dinner at a local restaurant.
Again, we see examples of the automatic, knee-jerk "disgruntled reporter" response to information being provided by the fourth estate, as is their responsibility. Do these reporters have axes to grind with all of the subjects and/or individuals they write about. I don't think it's possible to manufacture that many axes.
IMHO, being informed and making rational decisions is a great balance. Making off-the-cuff, unsubstantiated insults because the news may not suit you is not a rational exchange.  |
I take exception with your representation that Lauren Ritchie is a "reporter". She is not. Reporters report news without bias, just facts. It appears to me that Ms. Ritchie contrives and selectively reports components of a story that support and advance her preconceived opinions and prejudices. To her credit, I believe she acknowledged this fact in one of her prior postings. She is a columnist and not required to be objective in her writing. I do not have my head in the sand....I just wish a real reporter would write or post, "Just the facts ma'am, just the facts". Attribution and apologies to Sgt. Joe Friday.
The saddest thing to me is the anxiety among salt of the earth friends, neighbors and retirees, her biased "fishing" and seed planting has created as evidenced by some posters.
Funny thing, no one has ever told be about a Lauren Ritchie column on the economic impact The Villages has had on Sumter, Lake and Marion Counties.Things like jobs, tax revenues increases in per capita income outside TV.
Just my opinions and random thoughts. What do I know.
I have no connection with the developer. IMHO, he's not a candidate for sainthood but he has done a lot more good than bad. Many, including my wife and I have been the beneficiary of the Schwartz/Morse dream and lifestyle.
I believe that SteveZ has articulated the majority viewpoint for Villagers.