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The following is from Bob Cushman's 11/10/2010 Warwick Beacon OP/ED on Mayor Avedisian's "hater" slam. It seems to me that with today's Beacon editorial setting the tone on Petri vs Avedisian, the haters stuff is going to pick up right where it left off during that last time the mayor faced a real opponent - me. The Beacon needs to realize that slamming an upstart right at the dawn of her political career neither helps the mayor nor the Beacon.

Here's a part of Bob's piece:

Mayor Avedisian during his victory speech (in 2010) went so far as to label Warwick taxpayers who publicly disagree with his policies as “haters,” telling them to “go away.”

Is this the type of attitude we wish to instill on the children, citizens and business community when dealing with those who do not agree with some of the positions of our leaders on issues?

Is this reaction indicative of a seasoned political leader ready to confront the challenges facing the city during these difficult economic times, or a scorned individual ready to punish those who dare to disagree with his policies that we pay for each day? For the sake for our city, I would hope the mayor would show more maturity in the future.