The Martin Chronicles understands. It can be disappointing. But it is not a surprise. As we approach America's Independence Day, we observe how detached many people can be about their most important freedom-the right to vote.
The most recent example? One of our reporters had an interesting exchange with a seemingly bright gentleman who works for a very large transportation company. We believe his comments help explain how someone as corrupt and incompetent as Mike Martin can win elective office-and despite all the evidence of his misdeeds-still maintain some level of support.
First, this man admitted to voting for Martin in 2010. He says it was a huge mistake. This proves that perhaps people should do more "homework" before casting a vote. The Martin "danger signs" were abundantly clear. They were also ignored by a razor-thin majority of those who voted. Instead, those people chose to listen to the libel and slander of Martin and his hillbilly lynchmob.
Second, the man expressed dismay that "no one is running against Martin". He misunderstood the purpose of the "We Love You Mikey" yard signs. He was very unhappy to learn that Martin's name would not be on the ballot this year.
Then he said, "We gotta get rid of this guy! He's destroying the City." Too late. You don't get another crack at him until 2014. Assuming City Council continues to sit on their hands-and a mountain of evidence.
How long will it be before a mess like this happens again in Villa Hills? You don't want to hear our prediction.
