“It’s a private matter”

That’s what some supporters are saying about Paul Humpfer’s crime:  People are inserting themselves into Mr. Humpfer’s private life.

Mr. Humpfer’s criminal conviction is not private.  It is part of the public record.

Perhaps if Mr. Humpfer would have written sexy love notes to a staffer [Detroit mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick], or hired an “escort”[NY Governor, Eliot Spitzer], or bumped another man’s foot in the bathroom stall [US Senator, Larry Craig], instead of using a baseball bat to attack his wife, maybe then more people would be outraged.

In those cases other than Mr. Humpfer’s, there was either a resignation, or public outrage that called for resignation/removal.

But, there is a difference between those and Mr. Humpfer’s … Mr. Humpfer was convicted.  Two of the above haven’t been convicted of any charges against them.  And, one wasn’t even charged with anything.

It’s good to know that being convicted of a crime is a “private matter”.  It’s good to know that domestic abuse is a “private matter”.  An estimated 3 million women who are battered and abused will be glad to know that.  The families of the more than 1,000 women each year who are murdered by their husbands will be glad to know that their daughters or sisters, aunts or cousins, died because people knew domestic abuse was occurring and did nothing to prevent it.

That shooting last night at Fox View was likely “a private matter” too.  I hope they don’t arrest anyone.

Just let it go.

New blog: About Carpentersville

As I was searching for Carpentersville related items … I came across a new blog, apparently started by Village President Sarto, called “About Carpentersville”.

Part of the introductory posting says: “I’ve decided that it’s time to keep our residents informed of what is happening outside of the political squabbles that have been going on for far too long. The public has a right to know what is happening in the Village.”

It doesn’t look like there is much there yet, but hopefully, he will get to regular posting of articles to inform residents of things being worked on in the Village.

“This site is dedicated to providing you with the best possible news and events that are taking place in our Village. My goal is to keep you informed of all happenings that are pending. I want you to know the good things that continue to go on in Carpentersville.”

Here’s to hoping…

Dundee Neighbors: Pound the pavement

We wanted to take a minute and let you know that this Thursday we will be meeting @ 6pm to “Pound The Pavement” for a few hours.

Any help anyone can provide would be fantastic!

As we spoke of before, we need all the extra hands we can get. We need to have at least 1,000 signatures on the Blue cards before our next meeting on 5/27/08.

So, if you are able to spare a few hours, we would greatly appreciate it.
As you know the town of Dundee is pretty big to cover with only 10 people.

Although we have gone out for a few hours almost every day since the hearing, we only have about 250 signatures thus far.

Please let us know if you are able to join us and I will notify you of the location to meet us.

Again, we appreciate all of your help and support.

**If you know of anyone that has not filled out a blue card and that is against Walmart, please have them contact

DundeeNeighbors@Gmail.Com

Thank you.