If asked, we're positive the Democratic leadership would say the Sunshine Law is important - it is, after all, the law. Prosecutor Clayton, a Democrat, has unwittingly handed the opposition party a beaut of an opportunity. It took several phone calls just to get an appointment to see Clayton in March. When the month was over he did not call or write as he promised nor did he answer the messages Nash left - he hid behind the newspaper. Smart politicians, even when they have to disappoint, at least have the good sense to do it courteously.
Arrogance is a common affliction of the newly elected, and it is often fatal.
We will move on to the next step, but we don't think this young politician will be moving very far if he doesn't learn some civility. Voters, particularly the 102 petitioners and their voting families and friends, can only keep his answer in mind when the 2002 elections come around.