Sorry, 2008, I didn't look at it that way. Perhaps you're correct. I take back the word scared. Even if it was part of the saying....
For the record, I don't have a preference. I'm concerned that either way is too political anymore. I believe we've reached a point in our school system's life cycle where politics and school happenings are inextricably intertwined. Heck, we started out as a politically-charged school system. I shouldn't be surprised that we find ourselves where we are. I just wish that folks would be appointed to the Board based on their character, not their agenda.
I went before this Council in January 2006 with a packet of information (no, I never go anywhere without handouts) as to how to select a good school board member. I gave them each a copy of that information and asked them to please consider carefully their choices for school board members. They appointed Bolt and Baker that year.
Having said that, I will say that I believe that Mr. Cooper possesses the highest character imaginable. His prior work has shown that he is interested in the welfare of ALL of the children in Hoover City Schools, not just his or his friends' children.
Thanks for asking the question, 2008.