Pubdate: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 Source: Salisbury Post (NC) Copyright: 2002 Post Publishing Co. Contact: http://www.salisburypost.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/380 Author: Ed Misenheimer TIME FOR CHANGE George Wilhelm claims to be tough on drugs. What does he base this on? Is it the two major drug raids coordinated by agencies other than the sheriff's department? I fail to see how this elevates him to record-breaking status. Community patrol and courthouse security have dwindled in recent years. Sheriff Wilhelm blames this on limited departmental funding, yet he has had little difficulty purchasing boats, Chevy Tahoes, Durangos, Ford Explorers and Mustangs for himself and a few chosen employees to enjoy. If the sheriff was as tough on drugs as he is on our tax dollars, Rowan County would be narcotics free. On Sept. 10th, I'll support the Republican Party. But I refuse to vote for George. I won't make that mistake again. - -- Ed Misenheimer Rockwe - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens