Jeff Dreger wrote:I for one am very glad that this was taken seriously and investigated. I'm also happy to hear that one of our city councilpersons is in fact not the type of politician that a legitimate email would have implied. While some folks clearly had sides one way or the other here - mob mentality in both directions - I don't see how demanding an investigation to get to the truth of something like this is anything to apologize for. Again, supporters and detractors alike should have been demanding it. It is unfortunate that there is no real conclusion here other than to clear Mr. Juris. No doubt human nature being what it is there will be speculation. Was it merely a prank or something more sinister? I for one would have liked to learn if this was a political enemy or a media hack job or a personal/business vendetta or what have you.
That's one take on it.
Of course, I'm not sure how much "mob mentality" was on the councilman's side in regards to this email hacking subject. Personally, I have no issue with residents wanting and then having an investigation. However, I was more concerned about presumed guilt being thrown around here without verification and people trying to push opinion as fact on this particular subject and making rash assumptions.
Of course anyone can go through the thread and point out where there may have been some, if it exists, and see where that mentality came from in force.
Glad it was investigated as well, since that was such a "big issue" for many.
It takes a thoughtful person to apologize when conclusions are jumped to, so it doesn't always happen.
A little due diligence and patience might have prevented this entire incident.
