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The election runoffs will be taking place in the coming week and there is a lot of interest in these political races in Jackson County. So far, all the races have been mostly focused on the issues and qualifications of the various candidates.
We ask that while there may be strong opinions and debate on this website, please keep those debates civil. We know supporters of the candidates are often passionate. That's a good thing since it shows people care and are engaged in their community.
But please don't let that passion take on an ugly tone. So far, we have only had to remove a handful of ugly political comments this summer from this website. Let's don't mess up that record in the final days of these campaigns.
Debate, but let's all be respectful of the political process and the candidates themselves.
--Mike Buffington, editor

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#1 anon on 08/15/12 at 05:16 AM

I'm not disclosing my vote from the primary, but I will say that I was considering voting for Mr. Collins in the runoff until I received the absolutely ridiculous mailout yesterday.

Shame on Mr. Collins.

#1.1 Tom Hays on 08/15/12 at 09:10 AM

I will go one further. I supported Collins right up until I received the flyer in my mail box yesterday showing his opponent in front of a rainbow flag. I was shocked at the pure and very obvious hatred printed up on that piece of paper.
Mr. Collins, that is not anything near what Christian values represent. You lost my vote when I did early voting this morning.
I'll pray for you, sir. I honestly will.

#2 Rally on 08/15/12 at 11:08 AM

Sounds like a violation of freedom of speech warning. You want to talk about civil and a good tone to have the democrats would have you believe conservatives "WANT TO PUT YA'LL BACK IN CHAINS" referring to African Americans. Mike if the candidates cannot be vetted and share what people know to be true or fact then you can't say keep it civil. I don't exactly hear a bunch of cuss words in these boards. Be careful Mike unless someone is actually going over and crossing the line speech can be used in any way as long as it is factual. When it becomes slander or libel that's a whole other can of worms. People have a right to know who their candidates are in these election just like I have a right to know who my editor is at the Herald.

That's what makes America great is being able to disagree, not every candidate is perfect, but when references and facts are presented they cannot be ignored! The reason freedom of speech is important is because the right to advocate what they know to be true is made self evident in the things a candidate does!

May God Bless America...I'm Free. Say that one time with me...I'm FREE!!!!! Isn't that a cool word. I like the word free...your free...free as a bird:)

#2.1 Mike Buffington, editor on 08/15/12 at 11:15 AM

There is no violation of freedom of speech. You are always welcome to create your own website and say whatever you wish, but you don't own this website. Furthermore, you say you have a "right" to let other people know what is "true," but you have not put your name on this post so that people reading your comments can judge your credibility. We do let people say pretty much what they want to say on this site and we don't require that you put your name. But those who abuse that to make unproven allegations about a candidate in any race will be deleted. Just a fair warning.

#2.1.1 rally on 08/15/12 at 02:49 PM

WOW. I never said there was a violation Mike you misinterpreted that whole paragraph. All I simply said is if it is true about those candidates then people have a right to know. You are free to remove anyone you want and accept any comments you choose. However if you let it go for one...you can't say when other person does it then it is unacceptable. That's a double standard. I have read thru alot of the comments and their are some that are way harsher than what I leave. As far as my credibility is concerned I am credible enough to know that my reputation preceeds me. Your just a journalist who has an opinion which I can never tell which side your truly on. You have written some great pieces at times...and then others you have written some not so great but I don't bash the ones that are. The only reason I don't start a website...is because I am not going to spew garbage. There is way too much vitriol out there right now in the politcal landscape. People do need to dial it down but however facts are facts. This election in every thing from top to bottom is the most important. With that said why don't you give us some things that these candidates that you PERSONALLY KNOW to be true not because you dug dirt up on the candidate. Tell us about your personal opinion just like you know Mr. Stan. You had a great article about him...now follow that up!!!

#3 Anpn on 08/15/12 at 12:36 PM

.. And it is a FAIR warning.

There are rules to be followed on this website, and regardless of what freedoms you may have, this newspaper also has the same freedom to remove unappropriate comments.

Adults are worse than children these days.. instead of screaming I HAD THE TOY FIRST while theyre bashing someone's head in, instead they say, ITS MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT!

#3.1 rally on 08/15/12 at 03:49 PM

Then I guess your aware that you have no constitutional right to vote as well. If you think this is true then show me which ammendment or bill of right that states this.

If you have voted it is because they let you vote...and it is a free vote. Not a right!

#3.1.1 joe citizen on 08/16/12 at 07:45 AM

Some rights are expressed, others are implied. Try reading the 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments. You have a constitutional right to vote. If you didn't, then there would be no amendment prohibiting the denial of a citizen's right to vote. However, the states are allowed to put some qualifications on voting, such as proof of citizenship and a requirement to register as a voter. The states are also allowed to deny the right to vote in certain other circumstances, such as a convicted felon, etc.

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