Quote Originally Posted by Concerned at LCSO
Shoap may or may not have said that he did not need us deputies to win the election but Scott has proven that he believes he doesn't need or want us for any purpose. His most recent action of pissing all over us and our families by playing politics with his unexpended budget money is, to quote a legal term, "prima facia evidence" that he has no regard for us or what we do for the LCSO. At this point it makes no difference if you are for or against the union because his action was against all of us, union and non-union alike. This time his action was against union and union associated members, a way of proving that he is above the rest of us and that he can do whatever he wants regardless of his oath of office, next time it may be against the civilians or CO's if they do something that he perceives as a disloyal act toward him. If he can punish people that are just trying to organize to protect themselves and their profession just imagine what he might do to the rest of us that have absolutely NO protection from his wrath. Just this action alone has divided brother and sister members of the agency pitting them against one another when we all should be working together, supporting and protecting each other, let's face it most times all we have is each other. If there is a battle going on at the LCSO it is one that was started by the sheriff and his disjointed, ego driven management style. If he ever was concerned for the well being of the LCSO and the welfare of the people that make it run he has long lost that concern and has replaced it with his own personal interests. Nothing can protects us from this man but his removal from office. Ask yourself are you really "proud to serve" under this man? Has he made the LCSO a better place like he promised to do? Can you truthfully say that his actions as sheriff are serving the best interests of the LCSO and Lee County? If you feel they are then vote him back into office but if you believe that the place is broken then vote him out now because you know in your heart of hearts that it will only get worse and you and your families will suffer for at least four more years under his "leadership".