I have watched Greg Dunn as

a commissioner, and personally know some of his close associates. Aside

from Mr. [Ronnie] Cannon's occasional outbursts, I have never heard anyone

say anything negative regarding Mr. Dunn's character. One constant in

almost all conversations involving Mr. Dunn is the high regard people

generally have regarding his ethics, his integrity and his honesty.

I may not always agree with

his votes, but one thing I know from watching him in action over the years

this man is not a liar. He wrote the toughest ethics ordinance in the

state and, from what I've heard, he's understandably proud of it.

To demean someone who is so

obviously trying to do the best he can in a very difficult position is

irresponsible and speaks volumes about the person throwing out the vitriolic

and mean-spirited statement. Disagreeing with a vote, talking about a

disagreement with an action those are fair game. Taking it to a personal

level is childish and flat out nasty. Reporting it in such a one-sided

manner is also irresponsible.

I hope Mr. Dunn will not stoop

to the same level by responding.

I also hope that your reporter

will, in the future, write objectively and responsibly. Truly objective

newspapers report both sides of a story and let the public make up their

minds. I hope you will give Mr. Dunn the courtesy he, and everyone else

in the same position, deserves. We have one newspaper that never seems

to talk to both sides on an issue. We don't need you to start following

their lead.

S.M. Wilson

Fayetteville

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