That person

(or persons) widely distributed a politically sensitive

(albeit personal) e-mail throughout our entire region.

Ironically, it is my view that the dirty trick backfired

because John was afforded a great deal of publicity that

he never would have received otherwise. I am proud to say

that Mrosek ran a clean, positive campaign and never

resorted to any similar tactics. Just another reason why

I think John would make a good judge.

In any

case, John lost the election. Although he won

convincingly in Fayette County, John was virtually

unknown in the other three counties, and it just turned

out to be too much to overcome. But he came closer to

defeating an incumbent judge than in any other race in

the entire state of Georgia. Impressive, indeed.

Just think

for a moment, however, what John has to look forward to.

You see, if he ran for a county commission seat or the

school board or similar post and lost, well, he just goes

back to being an outstanding attorney. But losing to a

sitting superior court judge means Mrosek has to deal

with the potential of having his cases being heard by the

guy who he dared to run against, let alone dealing with

the other politics that a run for that office entails.

Oh yes,

that was a risk John took, and I suppose one could argue

that such a run goes with the territory. But how would

you like to be in that territory?

John Mrosek

is a folk hero to me. He had the guts to stand up and

make a run for an office that put himself, his family,

his friend, and his business through tremendous

challenges. All because he thought he could make a

difference.

Well, you

made a difference to me, John. You showed that there are

still great Americans out there willing to put public

service and commitment to serve others above your own

self interests, even if the risks are indeed great.

For all of

us old fashioned folks who root for the underdog and like

to see the good old boy network challenged, thanks, John.

I suspect we have not heard the last of you.

Dan

Tennant

Council

Member

Peachtree

City