http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/sinsheimer_its_about_time Comments for "Sinsheimer: It's about time" en http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/sinsheimer_its_about_time#comment-4379 <p>Thanks, Joe.</p> Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:30:57 -0500 Anglico comment 4379 at http://projects.newsobserver.com http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/sinsheimer_its_about_time#comment-4377 <p>Kuddos to Mr. Sinsheimer for his advocacy. NC owes him a debt of gratitude for exposing the corruption on Jones Street. We can only hope he will continue to keep a watchful eye on those sent to Raleigh to represent the citizens of NC. He is a role model for those who advocate for good and ethical government.</p> Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:37:08 -0500 mickiep comment 4377 at http://projects.newsobserver.com http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/sinsheimer_its_about_time <!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>Joe Sinsheimer released this statement on the hearing on state Rep. <a href="/under_the_dome/profiles/thomas_wright">Thomas Wright</a> today:</p><blockquote><p>&quot;After two and half years of investigations of its top leadership, the House today finally took public responsibility for the corruption in its own ranks. <a href="/dome/profiles/jim_black">Jim Black</a> and Thomas Wright were able to operate in the shadows because so many members allowed them to do so. While I am pleased that the House has moved towards punishing Rep. Wright, I am saddened that it took a citizen complaint and more than a year of public criticism to force the House leadership to act.&quot; <br /><br />&quot;Good government in North Carolina must be color blind. This case was never about race as Mr. Wright&#39;s attorneys have so deceitfully alleged. This case -- like the Jim Black case before it -- was about political arrogance and the belief by some on Jones Street that political figures are above the law. I am pleased that my advocacy work has exposed two of North Carolina&#39;s most corrupt figures.&quot;</p><p>&quot;One of the bright spots of this week&#39;s hearing is that we have seen a new star emerge in the General Assembly. Rep. Rick Glazier -- who was the only member of the existing House leadership to speak out against Jim Black&#39;s corrupt practices -- has stepped forward and proven himself to be the ethical leader that the House and our state so desperately need. We should all applaud Rep. Glazier&#39;s handling of this difficult task.&quot; </p></blockquote></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/sinsheimer_its_about_time#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (2)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE --> http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/sinsheimer_its_about_time#comment corruption expulsion Jim Black Joe Sinsheimer Rick Glazier Thomas Wright Under the Dome Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:37:53 -0500 ryanteaguebeckwith 5378 at http://projects.newsobserver.com