The mayor, Councilman Brooks

and Councilwoman Fritz voted to grant the permits, thereby saving the

city tens of thousands of dollars to defend two lawsuits, (and possibly

millions of dollars if the stores had joined in the lawsuits) the outcomes

of which were certain. And, the stores would have been built anyway, and

probably without the innovations agreed to between the city and the developers.

To vote against it, and hear cheers and accolades, or vote right and be

besmirched. She did her duty. She stood up to be counted.

I like Carol Fritz. I am going

to vote for her. I think we should reelect her. She has earned our respect.

I was one of those who encouraged her to run again, knowing that the Home

Depot-Wal-Mart matter would be broached. But, instead of being an accusation,

I suggest that said vote should be designated as Carol's red badge of

courage.

William H. Cooper, Jr.

Peachtree City

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