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Hi Scal1024, I'm not on the Beacon site as often lately. I did want to reply as you called me out. In my opinion, if a person wants to have a frank discussion of the facts, I have not issue with replying to questions and love to have a discussion when I have an opposing point of view as someone else. It gives me the chance to see things from a different perspective and I usually learn something. I hope that the person who disagrees with me also learns something. Often times, I find we have a lot in common and probably only disagree in a few areas. The only time I have ever deleted a comment on my page is if someone swore or said something extremely offensive. I can only think of a couple times it has happened but it wasn't even in a conversation. I have many friends and a pretty good sense of humor and sometimes things get posted that are not appropriate for the general audience.

There are actually many things that I disagree with but have no problem interacting with the person. I disagree on several things Mayor Avedisian has done or said over the years, but would not have an issue working with him if he asked for my opinion or help with an issue if it was going to benefit Warwick. I am critical but always try to give people the benefit of the doubt. I doubt he would ask for help.

I am not specifically aware of Stacia's FB page but I know she has been accused of deleting things. I believe she has mentioned to me the she deleted a comment at one time or another. I believe she said the person seemed to be harassing her or verbally assaulting her and she wanted it to stop. I don't know who made the initial posts or how the conversation escalated. I wouldn't have an issue with a person deleting comments or blocking someone if the comments were actual harassment and/or verbally abusive. She asks a lot of turbulent questions and gets a lot of turbulent answers. It is her decision. I'm not in the same situation so I can't say if I would do the same. I would probably ignore the person and let it slide.

I hope this answers your question. I was kind of surprised you called me out on this topic. I was satisfied with the snow removal for Warwick. I think they plow drivers did a pretty good job. Could it have been better? I am sure even they think they could do better if given the time or money to do it. It all comes down to planning and it is getting tough to plan with running out of places to put snow.

Someone commented to Stacia that all she does is complain. I suggested that rather than complain about how bad the sidewalks are or bus stops are, that she get out there and work to make it better. She went right out and got a Snow blower and Car Carrier and actually started clearing the snow. I give her credit for that, it must have been difficult.

No one is perfect. I am far from it and trying to get better all the time. Take care Scal1024, Patrick