KIR Response to DSA: Desperation and Exaggeration

From KIR "Press Release":

KIR - "We are surprised that a law enforcement union would become involved in a land use decision. It is ironic that they would announce the decision on the site of the illegally constructed golf course, when the draft EIR is not even out and the project is under review of federal and state agencies for legal violations. The impacts of this project on water, traffic, growth, law enforcement and other important consequences for our community are not yet known......" Of course none of the statements above are true, except for the fact that the DSA did endorse Trinitas and the EIR is not in circulation. What does that have to do with supporting a good project? Have the Mayhews waited until the EIR is out to criticize it, no! That kind of faulty logic is how KIR got in this bind in the first place.

KIR -"We understand the union's concern with adequate county funding and compensation for deputy sheriffs. However, the economic contribution of the Trinitas project is only speculation." Lew and Kathy, if you've got a better idea for funding essential county services, post it here. So far, all we've heard from your small circle of supporters is a bunch of criticisms. The LOGICAL conclusion I would draw from this statement is that you'd prefer the people of Calaveras pay higher taxes for essential law enforcement services. Now let's see, how many people in Calaveras are going to want to pay higher taxes? Anyone?


KIR - "When the draft EIR is released, the Deputy Sheriff's Association should comment on the full project's impact on law enforcement. We think their endorsement is premature, and given the project's history, questionable." - The First Amendment protects everyone in this country, not just Lew and Kathy Mayhew.

Shame on you Lew and Kathy and any other members of KIR (if there are any others).