I’m never quite sure what to make of folks who are so fragile, so insecure and unsure of their convictions that they are threatened by someone speaking - with whom you disagree.
I mean, let me think about this a moment. Mr. Albero has published a blog, for quite some time now, that is consistently one the top five, if not indeed, the number one ranked blog, in Maryland.
The Chamber event is “the impact of Internet communications on local politics.”
Like him or dislike him, how could you not invite Mr. Albero, for pity sake.
From Joe Albero's "Salisbury News":
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Today's Daily Times Article
Chamber members divided on bloggerAnger rises over speaker pick
By Deborah Gates • Staff Writer • May 10, 2009
SALISBURY -- It's difficult to separate Web loggers from digital-age journalism.
So a public forum on "the impact of Internet communications on local politics" that excludes Salisbury News blog publisher Joe Albero, arguably the region's most politically charged and recognized blogger, is illogical.
At least that was the thinking behind a decision by the Local Legislative Committee of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce to invite Albero to be a guest speaker at the Thursday morning forum at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury.
Apparently, some members of the local business community disagree. The request for participation by the Salisbury News Web log site publisher has caused an uproar among Chamber membership, and some people want the invitation rescinded, said Brad Bellacicco, Chamber executive director.
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Read the rest here: Chamber members divided on blogger
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