1/23/2010 6:44:00 PM Letter: Forget who you work for?
Mr. Sockwell, I found your laughable attempt to label me a hippy wingnut who thinks he's above the law, to be borderline libelous.
I am a law-abiding citizen, registered Republican, who believes in our Constitution and Bill of Rights before any party. If to exercise our First Amendment in Mohave County means to be an outlaw, well, then I am a proud to be one. Sheriff Sheahan was witness to the infamous day of the McCain town hall meeting. I was always polite and respectful, doing the same thing McCain campaign staff were doing on OUR county property ... exercising our First Amendment.
Supervisor Sockwell, you say in your letter: "I talked to Zanna on Nov. 3 regarding an issue, yet today he claims he hasn't talked to any of us."
Sir, the McCain town hall was held Nov. 13. How could I have talked to you on Nov. 3 about something that hadn't happened yet? It just proves that you are not only arrogant, you also don't get your facts straight. And by the way, you talked to me about "an issue?" Can you please share with all of us what the issue was? Now, I'm curious.
Mr. Sockwell, you say in your letter: "Arizona Revised Statute 11-410 forbids use of county 'personnel, equipment, materials, buildings or other resources for the purpose of influencing the outcomes of elections.'"
Exactly! You used county resources and personnel to promote McCain's re-election bid. Also, ARS 11-410 was legislated for the "County and its employees" ... and was not intended for the purpose of denying Arizona residents their First Amendment rights.
Don't forget that county policy and position cannot override the 1st and 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution, amendments that respectively protect freedom of speech and equal protection under the law. It's the same Constitution you took an oath to defend when you took office.
Supervisor Sockwell, you say in your letter: "Zanna was told before the last Board meeting that the Arizona Open Meeting Law states that only agenda items can be discussed. He ignored the information and broke the Open Meeting Law as he believes he is above the law." Sir, if you or any of the other supervisors or county attorney had the decency to return one of my calls, e-mails and attempts to communicate during the last month, I would not have resorted to what I did. If somebody broke the law, it was you. According to Article 2, Section 2 of the Arizona Constitution: "All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights." You forgot that you work for the people, and you're supposed to protect our individual rights and not use your position and office to pander for a party agenda and/or for Sen. McCain.
And to end your pathetic attempt to smear my person and honor, here you say: "Does he think all people with dark hair who don't speak English very well should be stopped on the street and ordered to produce their papers?"
If this was not so serious, I would laugh. First, I remind you that I don't speak English very well myself, since I was once a legal immigrant. And my hair is dark too.
Please, for the respect of the office you hold, refrain yourself in attempts to smear with lies and distorted facts your constituents who pay for the bread you eat.
Luca Zanna
Golden Valley
Reader Comments
Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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We Can Recall Sockwell
Folks, the recall is really charged up, we are raising money and getting signatures! This county has been under the corrupt thumbs of this BOS for too long, and they have gone too far. We can now remove Sockwell from office. Help us do this. Please go to RecallSockwell.com to help! We meet every week, we need your help, be part of history to clean up this county! RecallSockwell.com for info!
Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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George Washington
Mr. Zanna. Great letter! You had the dignity and integrity not to reduce yourself to Walker's lever and call him names. You did not have to resort to name-calling since you had facts to present...unlike Walker. The only thing he could do is call names and ridicule people because he has NO facts to present to justify his actions. It is hard NOT to call him names...but I will also follow your fine example and not do that. Thank you Mr. Zanna for all your hard work and dedication to keep us on the right track and make our politicians do the right thing..if possible.
Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010
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Concerned Citizen
Thank you Mr Zanna. What an embarassment this Sockwell is! Obviously, this man is not the individual who those who voted for thought he was...otherwise, who in thier right mind would allow such elitist and un-American ideals to represent them.
If only I was in the district to sign the petition.
Please know that there are many of us out here supporting your efforts...it looks like victory is on the horizon Mr. Zanna.
Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010
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Please Step Up and Help with www.RecallSockwell.com
To help with RecallSockwell go to www.RecallStockwell.com or email MohaveFreedom@Yahoo.com. We are getting stronger every day but we still need people to circulate petitions and we need donations. Now is the time for change and we can do it. Thank you.
Posted: Monday, March 08, 2010
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Jeff Cummins
Luca,
Great letter.
It is a shame that Sockwell has such a problem with an American expressing his opinions in a civil and polite manner, and that is all you were doing.
You and I both know the real scoop.
All they want is to silence their opponents.
Posted: Monday, March 08, 2010
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Patricia Moran
Great letter, Mr. Zanna. Patricia Moran
Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010
Article comment by:
RayK
Nice letter
Thumbs up for Mister Zanna
Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010
Article comment by:
You must be a Clinton
"which is all the "registered republicans seem to be able to do since 2000 at least, since they have been whining and crying since then and even now out of power they are at least consistent"
Yeah right, and about that holocaust thing...
Have you heard that the real Democrats are all starting to jump ship, even Biden's son, just leaving the socialists and their yellow agenda to fend for themselves!
Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010
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SaveOurRepublic
No Name Provided:
You are either a complete imbecile or you are related to Sockwell.
Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010
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No name provided
@ FreedomLover --
+1
Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010
Article comment by:
FreedomLover
No Name... I've never heard (or read) anything so stupid in my life.
Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010
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No name provided
There is a old saying about making statements in public, debating ones beliefs, if one cannot stand the heat then get out of the kitchen, my guess is if this letter writer is offended or feels libeled he can either get out of the kitchen or sue in a civil court, but my guess is he is going to do what he does best whine, cry, which is all the "registered republicans seem to be able to do since 2000 at least, since they have been whining and crying since then and even now out of power they are at least consistent, crying, whining like babies needing their pacifier!
Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010
Article comment by:
Ferrita
Luca, Thank you so much for showing people how to stand up for their basic human rights.
Many do not even know their rights as given by the Constitution and you are an excellent example of someone who not only knows his rights, but stands up for them in a positive manner.
Thank you for being such a terrific example of how this country should work.
And, By the way, it looks like Mr. Sockwell is well on his way out............
Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Article comment by:
The Watcher
Luca, thank you for standing up for your rights as a citizen of Mohave County and the USA.It is sad that an elected officical has chosen to to attack one of his constituents. Sockwell seems to have lost sight of reality.
