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Neighborhood watch is something everyone does the problem is how does that not become "Neighborhood target".We shouldn't have to look over our shoulders to protect our properties and families,We pay enough taxes in this town for government and law enforcement that we shouldn;t have to do this,Clean up the dregs and their illegitimate children and the drugs in the schools and arm the tax paying hard working citizens. This way when you step up and point the finger you don't become a target of reprocussions from other hoodlums.Its time the town steps up and addresses the problem instead of the "Well its everywhere "attitude ", Now you watch out for thieves!

Very well said Phil.... This candidate is going to be useless for lacey! Shawn please go find something else to do instead of trying to be a new elected hero! One person like u isn't going to change anything! so stop wasting ur time and the tax payers money!

If you are soooo concerned about citizens donating their time to the community, then why don"t you set the example??? I am in attendance, frequently, at the Township Committee meeting and also at the Board of Education meeting and contribute ideas for improvement whenever I feel something is worth looking into. I have never seen you at either one contributing ANYTHING!!! Public office is a large DONATION of private time. You talk the talk but, have failed to walk the walk, in my eyes. Why are you running at all. The Lacey Democratic Party has really hit the bricks in this election. As I have often said, the two party system is killing the local taxpayer. Write in a candidate that has no party affiliation and, at least, make the Republicans think twice about what they will do in our best interest. Be the unsilent majority!!!!

This candidacy is a joke. Take a look around town. The place is papered with Quinn & Dykoff signs. If you didn't know any better, you'd think these two were running unopposed. When will this candidate become visable? Or is it possible that may not be her intention. Maybe she's making "points" with someone in her union for putting her name on the ballot? That certainly would be very hypocritical, wouldn't you say?

i like the neighborhood watch idea but it could lead to people walking up and down streets with baseball bats...or a bunch of really nosey people....how can it be done it the correct way?

Shawn - I have no problem with your idea. In fact I recall last year’s democratic candidate, Gary Vaccaro, bringing this up by working with the Chief of Police to establish a neighborhood patrol. However, you are being political by blaming the republican committee for not looking into this - just state your idea and quit the blame game to get votes. My biggest problem is what TR says. You have been in this town for over 25 years yet no one has ever seen you at a Township meeting prior to your candidacy. Have you ever spoken out about any issues until now? Why are you running? Is it to move up the Union ladder? I don't care what your party is and I don't expect candidates to be experts on every issue. But what is most important to me is that the candidate cares and shows an interest in the township they live in. By your lack of town involvement and visible presence prior to your candidacy tells me you are not someone I would vote for.

The only place you can find this useless candidate is probably at her monthly union meetings... Grow a set and show your face at town hall meetings instead of politicking on the patch! It seems like your almost a coward to be in public... Just saying!!

Well said Common Sense and Phil Miaz. Ms. Johnson, be there, be heard, and make a POSITIVE contribution, like the very few of us that do go to meetings and try to help with suggestions for township savings or low or NO COST improvements. Inside the box, outside the box, crazy or sane they at least listen!!! If not, withdraw your name and go SILENTLY(as you have chosen to do) into the night!

Ms Judson,

I guess you absolve the Democratic members of the committee for staying quiet on this subject. Are you aware that the township departments have members of the committee as liaisons and that Mr Sharkey is the Co Liason to Law and public safety yet at the last township meeting which you refer to he said nothing on the issue. Ms Judson I realize you might not have time to attend the township meetings but can you at least Respond to some of the comments made in response to your letter.

She is a waste and a COWARD!... Giant fan you have a better chance of seeing Jesus Christ himself campaigning at your doorstep other than this ridiculous candidate!

If shes trying to make a name for herself "or get something on her resume" for her union local then go hide behind the people you protect and leave us alone! Unions are biased anymore ,they pick and choose who they want to represent. In any union a female rep is all about gender discrimination and protection for her certain buddies who can't perform there daily duties, Been there seen that!A union rep is not a leader just an excuser! We don't need excuses we need leadership. I just don't see it here!

Well said mykrackin... This candidate is running on platforms like she is on the ballot for mayor! When you reach that level or higher you have every right to have a say... Until then ms. judson continue to hide as you been all along! I look at you as just a face in the crowd!!!

You criticize a citizen stepping up and proposing a budget-neutral effort that benefits all?

Nice names to hide behind...BE a mensch and tell the folks who you really are, cowards.

Fortunately, the folks of Lacey are smart enough to discount such childish commentary.

I'm neither a D nor an R, but I can say that this idea is put to good use in many communities. Frankly, I would like to see the old "Block Parents" program come back...a sign of community from my youth that many today know not of.

Ignore the trolls, Ms. Judson...and best of luck in your campaign.

"Stand for what's right, or settle for what's left" - Frederick John LaVergne, "Democratic-Republican" for Congress.

Trolls? ....who the hell are you? Your not D or R yet your "Freddy John LaVergne Democrat-Republican" for Congress!Are you Tea Party or Ice Cream Party or perhaps part of the "Weedmans" movement! Perhaps your a "Klingon" . You don't even know your "Right" from your "Left" do you John? We are not as stupid as you think Johnny and we maybe "Trolls: but at least we're something!

It's hard to take anyone who decides to use an alias seriously - even less so when they use one that they might have given a substitute teacher in the 5th grade. Yup - I call 'em like I see 'em. Troll.

Now, just in case you missed this in history class - which, for the rest of us, was not "nap-time"...The Democratic-Republican Party was the original political party of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and JQ Adams. We stand for strict interpretation and application of the Constitution, strong States' and Individual rights, and abhor the concept of central banking - (read on Alexander Hamilton, and the division between the Federalists and the "Democratic-Republicans" (Anti-Federalists).

I am running as a Democratic-Republican because it defines who I am, politically. I OWN it, in both word and deed.

Meanwhile, the present two parties prove time after time that they're really only beholden to the same special interests. I'm not a "Tea-Partier", but many of their number support us...they "get" it. I am not associated with Mr. Forchion, but I certainly support his right to run, and, somehow, even in this election, he'll garner his usual 3000-4000 votes. Can he win? Not likely. Does he have a right to try? Absolutely.

If my statement "Stand for what's right, or settle for what's left" was too confusing for you, I'll dumb it down just for you..."Keep doin' what you're doin', keep gettin' what you got."

I don't expect your support...not, at least, until you know who I am, and what I stand for. This election is a little too important to crawl down in the muck with your ilk. We have work to do.

Well I learned in history class that all those fore fathers had illegitimate children with "slaves" and snorted cocaine from snuff boxes and drank moonshine and carried guns!,,,,big deal!Did you know that Alexander Hamilton was president? Yes before the democrated way by vote and John Hanson was the the first Pres of the US "non elect" But like you and Judsen "No solutions" just "predictions". So don't waste your time here "Johnny " on a guy whos a Troll with the last name "Mckrackin"We don't give a F^#K about past bull crap...It means nothing ! Our childrens future is whats at steak here so "READ MY LIPS" ...Pull your head out of that dark spot on your backside and make a difference! Time is running out

Hey mykrackin maybe instead of the ice cream party... He is maybe part of the pizza party! Ur an idiot Fred and I hope you lose in the election!

Hansen was third - Huntington was first...

Samuel Huntington*
September 28, 1779
July 6, 1781

Thomas McKean
July 10, 1781
November 4, 1781

John Hanson
November 5, 1781
November 3, 1782

Elias Boudinot
November 4, 1782
November 2, 1783

Thomas Mifflin
November 3, 1783
November 2, 1784**

Richard Henry Lee
November 30, 1784
November 22, 1785

John Hancock
November 23, 1785
June 5, 1786

Nathaniel Gorham
June 6, 1786
November 13, 1786

Arthur St. Clair
February 2, 1787
October 29, 1787

Cyrus Griffin
January 22, 1788
January 21, 1789

In my class, that answer would be a "D". Poor, but passing. That "D" is 7 TIMES the approval rating of the present Congress.

Hansen was THIRD.

You can check this with my fellow Scholar, Stan Klos.

http://roi.us/ff.htm

I'm sure you've seen my photo - Pizza, yes - Ice cream, not so much. Local to you? Serpico's (just changed to the family name) - although he breaks my stones because I prefer his pie cold.

Speaking of pie - I could sure go for a piece of blueberry and some coffee at Lucille's...maybe after the Tuesday meeting, which I will try to attend.

Your history teacher also told you Article the First wasn't ratified, I'll bet. That's wrong, too.

I could have Googled that too Johnny!

Too bad your teacher didn't. As to googled, I already knew the names, but not the dates. It was easier to copy for you that way. Stan even went through the trouble of attempting to get these fellows recognized on our currency. He's still at it down in Florida.

Oh, and to you, it's Mr. LaVergne. In a few months, if the People decide, it will be Congressman LaVergne.

What did your teacher have to say about "Article the First"??

I actually have a friend with the REAL last name "McCracken" - and the real first name "Phillip". We call him BOB.

What did your teacher have to say about "Article the First"??

http://lacey.patch.com/articles/congressional-candidate-advocates-for-article-the-first

Your wasting alot of time back and forth with me "Mr, Johnny" Your a flip flop! obviously! Google wasnt around in my day.Instead of worrying about my name and your buddies name, and my teachers and how smart you are as to me with my fake name and wanting to have lunch with me (or by the way I'm exit only ) with what ever your intentions are! What about NJ Johnny,,,?

Do New Jersey residents feel any effects from Federal Income Tax? Are New Jerseyans disenfranchised when we garner one electoral vote for 770,000 persons, when other States receive one for 540,000? In-State issues are why you elect State Assemblymen/women and Senators. Making sure the Federal government stays on your side and out of your pocket is my job.

As to my positions - all of which are tied to the Constitution - I never falter, never waver, and never equivocate. You're not a waste of my time - but I'm not writing to you - I'm writing to EVERYONE else who is subjected to your vitriol.

So, who do YOU recommend for the job of Congressperson, and why? Tell EVERYONE who YOU stand for. We've all heard what you don't like - even folks as far away as Clinton NJ...

You can sure point out a fire when the trucks are already arriving.

You know what I am doing for you and everyone else.

What do YOU stand for - behind your false name?

I believe you are an embittered old man looking for an embroglio. How sad.

Knew you wouldn't have the nerve to face me, even over a cup of coffee. Even my staunchest opponents will engage in reasonable dialogue.

Are you AGAINST our Constitution?

Are you FOR "Pay to Play"?

Are you FOR perpetuating the two-party myth that has broken the financial back of so many of your neighbors?

Where DO you actually stand?

I took the opportunity to answer you with facts. I welcomed the opportunity to share them with the others who read this blog.

What you read - I "AM".

I stood up to be counted, and you will find no special-interest handcuffs on me.

Oh, and I didn't "google" that article. I'm the author.

I am "Blue collar"... and you just answered the question as to why we "SHOULDN'T" vote for you! Again facts are nice but what are your going to do? Its all jibberish!There's a big word for ya! Are you going to hide behind unanswered emails and letters? All politicians have excuses.Christie says we're making progress...Where?I amy not be as samrt as you pal but its people like me who build your houses, and cook your meals and clean your pools and deliver your mail and pick up your garbage and deliver your electric and teach your children! But your wrong Freddy, George Washington was the first president!,,,,I am the author!

"Quote" Phil Mykrackin
7:09 pm on Sunday, October 14, 2012

"Well I learned in history class that all those fore fathers had illegitimate children with "slaves" and snorted cocaine from snuff boxes and drank moonshine and carried guns!,,,,big deal!Did you know that Alexander Hamilton was president? Yes before the democrated way by vote and John Hanson was the the first Pres of the US "non elect"...."

You "authored" this the other day.

Don't blame your teacher. I'm sure they said Huntington was first, if they were smart enough to teach you about Hansen. (He was third - You just failed to remember it correctly.) Kudos to your teacher for knowing that little known chapter in our history, and for sharing it with you.

I am neither Republican nor Democrat, btw. As to Christie -,He went to Seton Hall with my younger brother, a scholar in Constitutional Law, who is the discoverer of the Connecticut and Kentucky ratifications discussed earlier. A promise - nobody was borrowing Chris's notes in CON LAW in law school.

(You're just p'oed because you thought you caught me in a 'cut-and-paste' plagiarism, only to find out that the cited work was my own. I DO know from where I speak.)

I'm proud of my education. I'm more proud that I and my wife were able to pass our love of learning to our children.

Mykrackin don't waste your time on this guy.... He obviously is another person with a lot of times on his hands to use this website to promote himself with his campaign too! Both him and judson should be running mates on the Patch! Hey Fred maybe u should go door to door to do campaigning like a politicians use to do back in the day!