Postby Corey Rossen » Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:50 am
I agree that this should be looked into and investigated. I agree that it is a serious matter - regardless of the outcome of the investigation, whether it be focused on Davis, the "Phantom Phisher" or Juris. I also hope that whomever does the investigating took English class at Lakewood High School. I remember having to break down point of view, meaning, intended audience and semantics (amongst many other things) of many literature pieces, stories, and letters.
"Steve, I am sick and tired of the Lakewood Observer’s bullying and shenanigans. Jim O’Bryan has got to go. I will use the full force and power of my position to make this clear. I look forward to our meeting."
The supposed author is Shawn Juris who has three roles in Lakewood - resident, businessman and council person. What point of view is this coming from? Email address indicates from the business address, but which role is the author writing as?
"Full force and power" from which role, resident, businessman, council? Where is the force directed - making it clear that the Lakewood Observer bullies, or, making it clear that the LO conducts shenanigans, or, making it clear of the opinion that Jim O'Bryan has to go? As a resident he can stand up for himself and speak out in accordance within the laws. As a businessman in the community, he can stand up and speak out within the laws. Council is where it would become a serious problem.
The meeting part was addressed in a previous thread where Juris was told to submit to be a part of the meeting, he could not just show up. In accordance, Jim O'Bryan and Shawn Juris apparently worked that part out.
I would think that addressing him as Councilman Juris throughout the thread does show due respect for the position he holds, but also may be inaccurate depending on the role/point of view the supposed email suggests.
I have always loved semantics and the power of language. My wife hates that I love semantics so much!
Corey
Corey Rossen
"I have neither aligned myself with SLH, nor BL." ~ Jim O'Bryan
"I am not neutral." ~Jim O'Bryan
"I am not here to stir up anything." ~Jim O'Bryan