December 21, 2007
In defense of Gail Paparian
(Note: Writing a regular column has its
benefits as it informs, amuses and sometimes educates the public. However,
the columnist oft times becomes the target! Every once is awhile, a reader
writes something in defense of the too often beat up columnist. Thank you
readers. GP)
To the editor:
Gail Paparian is an articulate and eloquent author of the most
interesting and enlightening column the Record Gazette has to offer. She is
a good hearted lady that happens to have the ability to actually say what
she feels. She gives honest insight in a very entertaining format. She,
unlike others, does not show favoritism. She is interested in and works to
better the entire Banning community, unlike others
that focus only on their own self serving projects and clicks. She is
most often right on the money. She is not to be criticized, she is to be
applauded.
Those who criticize this talented woman need leave her alone, enjoy the
column, and open their eyes to those wolves in sheep's clothing that pose a
true threat to Banning, and the folks that have been here many years, along
with the new ones that want a nice place to live.
I would also like to say that although street fairs and outdoor art showings
can be fun for those that are inclined to attend. There are, however, a lot
of wonderful business men and women downtown that are waiting to serve the
community. We all would like to see your faces actually inside in our shops
after the street fairs are over. Downtown will only be reborn through
patronage of downtown business. End of story.
(Note: Name withheld to protect privacy of
contributor. GP)
