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Yes, cheap shots, half truths and sneaky tactics have been Jeff Tapler's mode of operation the last few elections. He has always seemed to want the spotlight, but lately he has reverted to these types of covert and divisive tactics in the hopes that he will gain a sympathetic vote from less uninformed voters which could upset the election outcome. Flamboyant showmanship is all it is, but this time Jeff, you bypassed some rules that will get you into trouble.

I strongly urge that the Lehigh County Board of Elections to keep a close eye on Jeff, and that they do not stop there. The board should also look into who is funding his efforts each time and why. That will be the real eye opener for those residents who support his antics.

Terry Haggerty

Bruce,
At the polls you wanted to talk to me and I told you I rather not because of who you keep company with. I told you that person tells untruths about the township supervisors, the township employees, the fire company operations and in general he will get you into trouble. I have to say this to you Bruce, “I told you so”. Get away from him, stay far away from him. He will not do you any good as he is not doing the township any good.
I really believe he is being seen for who and what he is. It is about time.

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There were ads in the MC last week? When, I missed them.

I can mention my similar experience at the polls like Lowell and a local resident who was verbally abused since the person was helping with fight the quarry.

Others should know - if you keep silent - look at PSU, etc.

Did anyone see the big article on the many issues with local constables in the Morning Call on Sunday. Who is the constable for LMT ?

Our LMT saved again, but for how much longer.

PATCH is providing the necessary citizen voice - for or against - but a voice !

While we are on the subject of who is who, who are the "Lower Milford Residents for Truth?" This group put quarter page ads in “The Morning Call,” which was very untactful and unprofessional to say the least if not slanderous in my opinion!!

Did they register with the County Board of Elections?

I also did not see any such ads in the Morning Call.

I understand that the Morning Call sends different content to different subscribers. Many of my friends are not aware of things in this newspaper I see and vice versa.

I am registered as an independent voter, so I may not be getting a lot of what others get.

There is also a major federal elected official who will not let me contact his office - two FAXES to his office and never a response, yet I get his fliers to vote for him !

Of course, he can then say that only those who support whatever contacted my office and no one objected. I would, if I could. Morning Call reporter informed of this and never responded like this elected federal official.

Anyone else in LMT not able to contact elected officials ? All others most welcomed me to contact them and I am on their email lists.

My only response is shame on you as a registered voter in LMT, and not knowing who our elected Constable has been!

As far as “The Morning Call” ads, I heard from people in Allentown who received it, thought it was extremely slanderous, and thought the candidates should take it farther.

FYI –

I do know who the constable is and I did “ not “ vote for him - how many others know ? How many others voted for him ?

They have a lot of power, but some abuse – Morning Call article. How many know of it ?

Next time you are falsely arrested by a “rogue” constable, you may have a rude awakening.

Is not the constable suppose to be at the voting polls ? If that person is running for election - write in vote - is that not a conflict of interest ?

I think we agree on more than we may not - please continue your comments - most valuable !

Only if the "voice of the people " is not heard, can evil prevail.

The oft quote "they came for the Jews and I did not speak up, they came for the Catholics and I did not speak up, etc. - then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak up.”

Freedom is not free - many have made the ultimate sacrifice for the rest of us to enjoy freedom.

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Some in LMT have also made great sacrifices to try to continue to preserve our so pristine way of life – much of it not known to many.

So speak up - I may not agree, but I will fight to the death that you have the right to speak your mind – as the so popular quote goes !

It is only thru such discourse that we can find “ some common ground “ to prevent evil.

Evil wants to divide and conquer. We must not let it happen.

“ We may not see eye to eye, but we can still walk down the same path “ – as a recent election quote goes.

All part of my decades of science, technology and society [STS] research, funded by the federal government to help people best confront and resolve such powerful and dramatic issues we are now facing globally !

There are no “answers” today, only “ options “ with many “ tradeoffs.” How do you decide ?

Good question. Many ways to deal with it.

I do not know. Does anyone ?

But I do know that we must approach this “ together “ for some sort of consensus and confront the consequences together and not be conquered by evil by dividing us.

So all this can be a way of unifying LMT for overall good rather than dividing it for special destructive interests.

Resident in LMT since 1974 by the way ! The “jewel” of Lehigh County – can we preserve it ? Only time will tell.

Secret Admirer seems incapable of answering a question re the Morning Call ad. There was an ad during the primaries. That ad was not slanderous but was despicable for using the tragic death of one of our citizens for their gain. I am not aware of a similar ad during the election.
Self righteousness dispensing shame on people who do not know who a constable is (Although Mr. Gadek did know), is unbecoming. Maybe people would know who it was if he did his job at the polls rather than designating a deputy who sat in the back of the hall not doing his job assuring people were not intimidated coming into the polls. But wait.. people must have known since they realized that if he couldn't do his job as constable and betrayed his party for which he ran in the primaries by challenging the winner, he would not be able to do a job requiring more responsibility and voted accordingly.

This is a case of someone who thinks they are bigger than life. When he was the Lower Milford Police chief, he campaigned in uniform, in the patrol car on the tax payer’s dime; telling people who to vote for and who at the township had to go. When he quit Lower Milford, the township employees found Lehigh County voter registration forms in the patrol car. That activity as everyone knows, is totally illegal for a police officer. So, this investigation by the Election Board should be no surprise.