They “had to do something to stop her.”

A very nice citizen who recently had a long discussion with Sally as she sat in front of the local Post Office, said he wasn't sure the recall was such a good idea and had decided to stay neutral. He later ran into Doug Morten and asked him why he and Barlow had filed suit against a citizen who is just speaking her mind. Morten’s response was that they “had to do something to stop her.” That answer and other answers he received from Morten prompted him to change his mind about the recall.

They “had to do something to stop her.”

You know, I'm not worried about how people will vote if this recall makes it to the ballot. People will make the decision that serves them best, whether or not it's the one I advocate. I'm more concerned about making sure Doug and Phil don't get away with bullying Sally and others by filing this senseless law suit.

I think it's time for a recall blitz and I'm going to find 19 other people to join me in gathering just 20 signatures each, over a three-day period later this month. 20 people X 20 signatures as proof that another 400 people believe that St. Helens voters have the right to reconsider the election of these two councilors and are willing to make sure they get the chance to do just that.

It's a good time to make a stand here. Let's show Doug and Phil that whatever they do it will not be enough to stop Sally Gump and the rest of us from challenging their arrogant, self-declared authority.