Oconee County, GA Politics

The turn out at the Oconee County Civic Center today for 10th District United States Congressman Paul Broun's Town Hall on Health Care was very diverse, packed as much as I have ever seen it for any event, and generally well behaved. I admit I was only there for a very few minutes as it took the better part of my fortunately early lunch hour to get there to snap these few shots. I want to thank Shawn Wheeler at the Oconee County Civic Center for putting this event together with little notice and probably less appreciation. Also Sheriff Scott Berry and his deputies who made sure the unusual parking situation did not get out of hand. I parked near right field at the Warriors baseball stadium. I doubt the Civic Center has seen that many people when school was also in session. They took a potential colossal clusterf*ck and made it work smoothly, perfectly and to the point. People did get rowdy and some blood was flowing stronger coming out then going in. Ryan Lewis tried to pass a ...

Sage advice for people of any political persuasion attending Dr. Broun's Town Hall this morning. Please by kind and considerate, even if the person next or near to you is not being so polite. Do take photos, video and express yourself to the best of your ability. Editorial: Let's be careful out there at today's town hall | Opinion | OnlineAthens.com Shared via AddThis

I can be there but I hope you make it. This invitation came from the Congressman Paul Broun's office. I implore you to investigate his stance and ask him questions about why he chooses to continue to make insurance companies richer. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me From: paul.broun@houseenews.net Subject: Health Care Town Hall To: danmatt@hotmail.com Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 08:14:37 -0700 If you are having trouble viewing this message, please click here . September 05, 2009 Unsubscribe Update My Profile Website | About Paul | Services | 10th District | News | Issues | Contact Congressman Paul Broun speaks to constituents at a recent community gathering. Join him this Tuesday for an open forum to as...