Funny how easy it is to connect the dots. The Martin Chronicles supports charitable giving. We far prefer people decide what causes they use there money to support over government taxing and then "spreading the wealth around". But some charities require a little more FAITH to support than others.
The current investigation by special counsel Phil Taliaferro has discovered that there is more connecting LIBEL, SLANDER and DEFAMATION LAWSUIT co-defendants Mayor Mike Martin and Dale Schaber. Yes, more than the lawsuit. Even more than the fact that Martin is paying Schaber's wife Cordelia a whopping $47.50 an hour of taxpayer money to be one of the city's FOUR clerks.
No, those connections aren't the whole story. It seems Martin and his wife are working with the Schabers on two charities. Again, charity is a noble endeavor. The world is a better place for acts of selfless philanthropy.
But here's the unanswered question about the two charities the Martins and Schabers operate. Is it really a good idea for the charitable donations to be mailed to the Schaber's home? Even the United Way fell prey to the lure of easy money a few years back. Wouldn't PO boxes raise the comfort level of donors and others who have expressed concern? No one has made an accusation of wrong-doing. With the notable exception of the accusations Martin and Schaber have made that got them both sued that is.
We HOPE Phil Taliaferro clears up any concerns about the current charitable arrangement between the Martins and Schabers.
