Community Mental Health of Ottawa County Board Meeting October 2023

[@davidbarnosky6719]

At time stamp 27:10 a discussion starts about my comments being inadequately represented in the meeting minutes. I have no objections to the description of my comments being revised to more accurately reflect what I said. I stated I was a political actor specifically to emphasize that my comments referred to action exclusively in the political realm. Apparently that plain language was not enough to dissuade Mr. Rockman for fearing I meant something other than what I explicitly said. Granted, I am a large man and Mr. Rockman is a small one, literally and metaphorically, since his public comments often involve character assassination, but I have no intention of trying to gain retribution against any political person in any way but through legal political actions. Threats of violence are more typically a Republican thing, which may be why Mr. Rockman is so afraid. Violent Republicans far too often turn on their own as a method of maintaining internal discipline and loyalty. I never once considered and I specifically disavow any kind of illegal or non-political retribution for political actions. I am surprised and saddened that such a thing has to be said.

[@joyceisraels]

Well said!

[@joyceisraels]

Camera trained on same two people seated at the table, only. Show the board and speakers, please.