Brian Essi owes David Stein an apology

[Pasquale Manno]

It would seem based on the preponderance of the evidence Brian Essi owes David Stein an apology. It doesn't need to be a long one, but should include the unconditional phrase, "I'm sorry."

Many of us enjoy Mr. Essi's antics and appreciate that Mr. O'Bryan allows him to break practically every rule of civility on the Observer Deck. However, there must be some reasonable limits to the expectations of one's behavior so as not to lose credibility or senselessly provoke further angst in the community.

I would like to see Gary Rice weigh in on the matter. He's one of the most even keeled gentlemen to contribute here. If he feels Mr. Essi should offer an apology, then there's really nothing to debate about it.

[Corey Rossen]

I don't understand this post. What part of the story has been left out?

Corey

[Jim O'Bryan]

I don't understand this post. What part of the story has been left out?

Corey

Corey

I with you on this one.

How dare Brian called David a landscaper?

Listen, David Stien has a ton of skin in this game and rightfully so, he like others have committed a ton of money and effort into making DowntowN better for themselves and everyone. I do not meant that is a selfish way. David's stores are beautiful, and the product the best you can buy. He is very pro Lakewood and desperately needs something there to make his investment pan out. I might not agree with David all the time, but I am glad we have him, and understand why he fights for this, his reason is easy to understand.

As for the, How dare he say "David is a landscaper" nonsense, that subjective. When Pete Dangerfield hired David Stein to design his incredible french gardens, Pete and Jill used to rave about his work. I guess the new owner did not appreciate them as much as he tore everything out.

We are about to vote on something that could change forever. We are about to vote on two complete different proven leaders for Lakewood. One sees himself as the person to "dream big, no bigger," Mayor Summers Words, the other is promising good government through honesty, transparency and accountability.

To talk about anything outside of facts, is just childish.

PS - This whole concept of someone owing someone an apology, and others demanding it seem like B-Movie Drama. Brian is accountable, he put his name on it, if David has a problem with it, instead of sending out his flying monkeys, he should send a cease and desist quietly through the mail, then take up legal actions. I still haven't seen when anyone has said it was not true? Just saying, attack the messenger, make people forget the message.

[m buckley]

Let's hit the refresh button. Build Lakewood's talking points/campaign is now officially "the emotional, hostile, intimating". Wait a minute, we can ratchet this up some more, lets throw in "bullying opposition". I'd say well done, except it really isn't. Any diversity of thought is now labelled as bullying by Build Lakewood; so much easier than answering questions. Out of curiosity is this the David Stein who owns two stores in Lakewood named respectively, "Cotton-Plantation Home" ? How evocative.

[Patrick Wadden]

Please stop with boycotting of Lakewood businesses. I get it, it's your right. But please please understand that you are advocating and encourageing others to not shop at these family owned Lakewood businesses. That's ridiculous. Stop it. I bought a bottle of wine tonight at Rozi's. Did I somehow expedite the demolition of Lakewood Hospital? No I didn't! You can boycott Chic-fil-a all you want for opposing gay marriage. Chic-fil-a has over 1,000 stores nationwide and is a billion dollar corp headquartered out of the south. (atlanta). It's not the same thing. Just stop it.

[Patrick Wadden]

Funny! I was addressing your original post that you deleted!!!!! Which called David Stein out by name and then called his businesses (Cotton and Plantation home) out by name and suggested that people not shop at these establishments. I am also addressing others from the SLH group that have declared that Rozi's, Deagans, and Mahall's be boycotted. Stop it! you're being childish.

[Patrick Wadden]

Wow! Now M Buckley has deleted all of his posts. I stand by my statements even though M Buckley decided to delete all of his comments. Stop it!

[m buckley]

Mr. Wadden, For the record are you stating that I advocated or encouraged others not to shop at establishments in Lakewood. If that's your statement you are a liar.

[Patrick Wadden]

If you are reading this thread then it is important to note that a person by the name of M Buckley posted (and then deleted) that the following Lakewood businesses be boycotted because of their stance on the upcoming election. Rozi's, Deagens, Mahall's, Plantation Home, and Cotton. This is insane. Stop it.

[Brian Essi]

Mr. Manno

In Maggie's post, even Mr. Stein has not denied what I posted. Can you present any evidence that contradicts my post? I think your demand for an apology is misplaced.

Will you post an apology to me please?

[Jim O'Bryan]

If you are reading this thread then it is important to note that a person by the name of M Buckley posted (and then deleted) that the following Lakewood businesses be boycotted because of their stance on the upcoming election. Rozi's, Deagens, Mahall's, Plantation Home, and Cotton. This is insane. Stop it.

Patrick

If M Buckley posted and deleted it happened in the 15 minutes everyone is allotted.

It is something we put in place many years ago because of a cyber stalker, cyber terrorist, psychopath.

People have every right to call for a boycott of anything, hell people call for one against the Observer.

However it is very harmful to a city, but then City Hall has kind of squandered the "cool" factor with this.

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[Corey Rossen]

I don't understand this post. What part of the story has been left out?

Corey

I think my question was answered in another recent thread "Is it possible..."
I just didn't know or understand the backstory.

Corey

[Michael Deneen]

Please stop with boycotting of Lakewood businesses. I get it, it's your right. But please please understand that you are advocating and encourageing others to not shop at these family owned Lakewood businesses. That's ridiculous. Stop it. I bought a bottle of wine tonight at Rozi's. Did I somehow expedite the demolition of Lakewood Hospital? No I didn't! You can boycott Chic-fil-a all you want for opposing gay marriage. Chic-fil-a has over 1,000 stores nationwide and is a billion dollar corp headquartered out of the south. (atlanta). It's not the same thing. Just stop it.

This "victim" strategy of the anti-hospital folks is not only laughable, it's dangerous.
It reminds me of the Fox News "War on Christmas"...it is not only obviously false, but gives the powerful a license to feel aggrieved.

So far the only ACTUAL boycott I've seen is the Team Summers advertising boycott in the Lakewood Observer.
Team Summers is not content with just destroying the hospital...they want to silence the only independent media outlet in town, too.

If they have their way, Lakewood's healthcare will be completely controlled by the Clinic, and our media will be completely controlled by the Plain Dealer.
The Clinic and PD are both regional corporations that don't give a hoot in hell about the future of Lakewood.

[m buckley]

Mr. Wadden - I did not call for a boycott in any of my posts (deleted or not). I have no idea what motivated you to claim I said something I never said. It is, however, a pattern I have observed with Build Lakewood - attack those who express dissent and don't bother with the facts. Here's a fact - I was actually at Deagan's last night (one of the establishments you claimed I want boycotted).

Again, I have never called for a boycott. Period.

[christopher dan]

boycotting business? if it is true that Rozis were throwing people out that wore save lakewood hospital shirts ........they were putting themselves out of business. if i was treated disresepctfully by a small bussiness owner for having different beliefs, i would not shop their any more.....

i read and read, and stay in the background of this entire situation but i call foul if those under pressure are saying cyber bulling ........Just because someone does not like what is being said, it does not classify as bulling...are we adults here? or back in kindergarden....."Stoppppp picking on me or ill Tell" LOL.....