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Re: Carter blows whistle on Foxx

bnartist — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:33:25 -0500

The Judge doesn't usually step down from the bench for photo ops with either witnesses or defendants. Foxx's behavior and belittling of the proceedings explains why there are still meth labs in Watauga County and why the war on drugs is really a hypocritical war on minorities.

Re: Carter blows whistle on Foxx

TahoeEd — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:10:51 -0500

I agree with the reasoning behind this candidate's remark. I, too, believe that illegal drug use of any kind has absolutely no place in sports. However, it is important to remember that there has been no proof of drug use, illegal or otherwise, in this case. There have been serious allegations by an admitted drug pusher who was trying to come up with something (anything?) to keep himself out of jail. Unlike Candidate Carter, I will defend Mr. Clemens, who is, under our constitution, innocent until proven guilty. I think it is wrong to disparage another person's character simply in the pursuit of a political office. I guess that puts me in the minority these days. To possibly open another thread of communication, does anyone have any idea at all why the Congressional "hearing" took on the overtones of a political debate, splitting down party lines, with more accusations than thoughtful questions?

Carter blows whistle on Foxx

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:44:17 -0500

Coach Carter is blowing the whistle.

Roy Carter, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 5th Congressional District, is attacking U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx for defending Roger Clemens.

Carter, an agricultural sciences teacher and head football coach at North Wilkes High School, he said that the Banner Elk Republican was wrong to defend the professional baseball player in a Congressional hearing Wednesday.

"As an athlete and football coach, I have always believed that illegal drug use of any kind has absolutely no place in sports," he said in a statement. "As a coach, I believe we should set a positive example that will help our young people resist the pressures of drug use."

Clemens has been accused of using human growth hormone.