Raves, Rants & Roses

Mitzi Green · Joined: 21 May 2008 08:28 am Posts: 18

Sir,

I am sorry you were treated that way in Tyler. I have lived here for quite some time and I have to agree with you. If you were not born here, or have a certain family name, you are an outsider. And, yes, this community proudly touts the banner of conservatism, not realizing that it does alienate many. Tyler is very wrapped up wtihin itself. Though some would have you believe that it is a very tolerant city, both religiously and politically, it is not. You are expected to be a Christian who votes Republican.

I again apologize that you found Tyler to be unfriendly. But, rest assured you received the true treatment that it gives its own citizens.

HEIDI LOCKRIDGE · Joined: 26 Feb 2008 01:24 pm Posts: 450

Pardon my French, but who in the %&*@ do you think you are Reverend Pisano? Honestly, the gall you have to make such outlandish statements and cover it up with theology. You my sir are a hypocrite. I can�t stand �people of the cloth� that get away with statements such as yours and then end it with some good ole� scripture. It is shameful. I hope you are not anyone�s spiritual leader.

Every city in America has serious issues � Morgantown, WV is no different. You had over 109 violent crimes in 2005 alone with a population of only 28,000 people. I am sure that it has only increased since then. Mineola is handling these disgusting crimes and all of those found guilty will spend the rest of their lives in prison. It is not a reflection of East Texas as a whole.

Reverend Pisano rest assured, you are not a Stranger to East Texas just Strange. I know that there are plenty of East Texans that would welcome you into their homes and churches and say �forgive and forget� � not me. Stay put.

And to Mitzi - I moved here 20 years ago and have found Tyler to be incredibly welcoming. I do not have a famous name but have managed to build a great life here. Tyler is on the conservative side but as you can see from this website there are plenty of liberals in this area.

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