Win Some, Lose Some....

  In politics your candidates win some and lose some... Tuesday IMO (and lots of others too) we sent to the curb two of the worst around Perkins and Jacobi, unfortunately  in the process we lost a good one  Dan Moore.

  I met Dan many years ago when he was a young upstart attorney, and even though he was busy building his law practice he found time to volunteer to coach a little league baseball team that my son and Dan's daughter was on. He impressed me with his kindness and gentleness and caring toward the 6 year old kids that made up the team. His encouragement to the team and the dedication of his time left a lasting impression on me.

   There were a couple of times, later on in life I briefly dealt with Dan professionally when he was a judge. Once as prospective juror and once as a defendant in a real estate suit. Both times he was generous, patient and fair. I have been told by a couple of local attorneys that Dan was tough and you needed to be prepared when litigating in his courtroom, but he was always fair and would listen to your argument.

 I hope the electorate hasn't made a mistake by replacing Mr. Moore. Whether the new judge in Dan Moore's court next year is Drew Adams (who defeated Dan) or a Republican candidate (as yet unnamed) they have big shoes to fill. I can't imagine them being more dedicated,  prepared or fair as Judge Moore who has the same good qualities in life as he has in the courtroom....