On Nov. 13, 2014, Commissioner David Barlow made some inflammatory and inappropriate remarks at the County Commission meeting.
While Mr. Barlow was elected as a Republican candidate, it should be clearly understood that his statements are neither endorsed nor embraced by the Fayette County Republican Party.
Moreover, his attempt to buttress his personal expression by adding that his declaration was done “in the mighty name of Jesus” made it even more objectionable. The Jesus I know and love preached a message of love and forgiveness.
Mr. Barlow’s opinion that Democrats are evil is true. My Bible teaches that ALL men are inherently evil, and that includes Republicans and Independents as well.
While I too am hopeful that with the recent election our great country can move back to restoring the religious freedoms upon which it was founded, my allegiance to any political party pales in comparison to my allegiance to the God who died for me, and, in doing so, demonstrated that we are to love everyone and not hate anyone.
Scott Fabricius
Chairman, Fayette County Republican Party
Fayetteville, Ga.
