Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Entitlement for Oldtimers

Let us clear up another issue. It has been said, by those “in the know” that if you’d been here as long as so-and-so you’d realize how things are done in Estes Park. If you are part of the Town, First National Bank or belong to the Mercedes Band (we know who you are), you are entitled to special privilege. The Estesparkian is a little tired of them versus us. If they had been here as long as the Estesparkian, they should give this old Estesparkian special privilege. But, alas, no special privileges here. No Mercedes in the garage no suck up to the Town figureheads, just an honest citizen trying to get by.

It is important to think of yourself just as important as the next guy. When you vote, and you really should, you get the same vote as your neighbor. What you need to do if you want to be equal with everyone else is to vote for Home Rule and ask your neighbors to do the same. Be sure to select non Town candidates. Your neighbors will do just fine. They love Estes Park as much as we all do and will make this a better place. Go with your best feelings.