Pubdate: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 Source: Greensboro News & Record (NC) Copyright: 2001 Greensboro News & Record, Inc. Contact: http://www.news-record.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/173 Author: Sid Baker HEGE IS WRONG SPIRITUALLY, MORALLY As I was reading my News & Record on Nov. 15, I suddenly felt a sick feeling in my stomach as I read with disgust the "different holiday message" that Davidson County's own beloved sheriff is sending this holiday season. How despicable, how insensitive and how dare you, Sheriff Gerald K. Hege? Oh, yes, he has that right because our Constitution has guaranteed him that right. And I have the right to share my feelings, too. But he has gone beyond what is right. He's ethically, morally and spiritually wrong. Early in his career as the high sheriff of Davidson, Hege said that he wanted to reduce crime and stop the drug trafficking in his county. His position, at that time, seemed plausible. One only had to listen to him and see the propaganda and other material that he has generated to see that he is self-serving, arrogant and dangerous. Not only has Hege offended Muslims, but he has also highly offended this Christian. And I am sure that he has offended thousands of others, too. I am certainly glad I don't pay taxes in Davidson County. Hege is an embarrassment to human kind. His "Rambo" tactics and intimidation techniques leave much to be desired. Bah. Humbug. Sid Baker, Madison - --- MAP posted-by: Keith Brilhart