Let's get

real. This is a city council election in Peachtree City,

Ga. This is a town of around 33,000 people. This is not a

congressional or gubernatorial race, or even a state

senate race (not that the level of the race justifies

irresponsible behavior - unfortunately we have grown

accustomed to smear campaigns in such elections).

This is

supposed to be a small town municipal election. Who ever

heard of hiring consultants to conduct polls in such a

race anyhow? At what point does one dare go so far as to

have his consultant fabricate bold face lies about his

challenger? And for what reason? Why are "they"

so concerned about a guy who simply wants the average

family to be well represented on city council? Could it

be my stand against annexation and higher density has

rattled the wrong cage just a tad too violently? Or could

it simply be an out-of-control ego who will try to win at

all costs? How can it be possible that forces this

sinister have infiltrated our special community?

Well, trust

me, they have. And I am totally and completely disgusted

want to know why it's difficult to field good candidates?

You want to know why people are so cynical about

government? Because of this kind of stuff. That's why.

What sane person would ever want to put themselves

through such turmoil?

But the

story doesn't end here. Oh no, not by a long shot.

Because I am more determined than ever to get my story

told. I am more determined than ever to serve my

community honestly and ethically. I am more determined

than ever not to lose to anybody who resorts to these

disgustingly low standards and tactics.

Is it

possible these "forces" can win? Absolutely.

Well, they can win the election, that is. But they cannot

win in the game of life. They cannot look you in the eye

and say they played by the rules. They cannot say they

were honest and relied on the facts. And they most

certainly will have a difficult time sleeping at night.

When this

election is all said and done, life will go on. But for

me, life will go on with my dignity intact. The same

cannot be said of one of my challengers.

in case you are wondering, my challengers are Dr. Bruce

Perlman and Chuck Lehman. Lehman has raised about $2000,

over half of it his own money. I have known Chuck to be

highly ethical throughout this campaign. Perlman has

raised over $13,000 and displayed in his financial

disclosure report that he has so far paid Landmark

Communications of Duluth, Ga., over $1,000 in

"consulting fees." This is the same Landmark

Communications that has polled voters in other recent

telephone interviews here in Peachtree City. Draw your

own conclusions.

Sorry, Doc,

I don't think they have a prescription available for a

guilty conscience.

Daniel

R. Tennant

Peachtree City

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