Posted on 05/08/2010 5:20:43 PM PDT by Congressman Billybob
John / Billybob
Sounds like an open and shut case of sexual harassment.
Hostile environment and all that.
The first question that popped into my mind was “Who is the town manager to be making these arbitrary decisions?”
WOW who knew in this day and age they would go that far with harassment?
I totally agree.
I find it odd that someone would be asked to take a polygraph over rumors by town officials.
Really really stupid behavior. Simply no excuse for it.
the link gave me “reported attack site”.
These small town cops have an active fantasy life about (what are for them) exotic n sexy Latinas. My own remote viewing (lol) indicates Erika is a pretty fair Latina and not nearly as hot as what you find in the big city
Just having such an anglo-Nordic first name indicates a desire to be nice and to integrate. But to no avail where you are Roanoke or whatever. Her being single also adds to the sexual tension. A lovely young white female dispatcher might have gotten in the same trouble but she would not be eligible for a racial discrimination payout.
Small town?
You mention running into one of the officers at a lunch shop who then told you about the nasty rumor. You labeled him a rumor monger. Yet it’s apparent from your comments you’d already heard the rumors from other people. Wouldn’t these people be considered rumor mongers, as well?
That is the odd part. I would think that the Chief would be the one placed under the microscope and in his position I would demand it. After all, they are essentially accusing him of corruption at best and rape at worse.
I think you meant to address the congressman.
Your standing in judgment of your adopted hometown, and by some odd leap of stereotyping, the entire Blue Ridge, will do absolutely nothing for your thus-far stunted political ambitions, John.
This article will get around in Highlands. And Cashiers, and Sylva. You’ll be known as the carpetbagger who thinks mountain people are just like Muslims.
Not very smart. Question the treatment of Ms. Olvera all you want; it sounds warranted. Question the behavior of her peers and superiors on the police force. That sounds warranted, too. But that headline? It’s going to come back to bite you.
Sorry.
Welcome to Highlands, NC, gossip center of America. Rumors here have been known to destroy good people. Any hearsay should be taken with a grain of salt. Don’t get involved in their politics either, it’s worse than Washington.
How do I know? Lived here for over 30 years. Used to be involved with their politics until I realized it could be detrimental to my family’s health and well-being.
BTW, John, always enjoy reading your column. You have a knack for ‘hitting the nail on the head’.
You pretty well nailed it. Good piece.
They just don’t want a female officer.
Chauvinistic attitude.
Heck, the women I know would and have watched my back better than most men I know.
Interesting read of one side of the story.
“Welcome to Highlands, NC, gossip center of America.”
...well, at least you all are rich down there in Highlands...we’re broke up here in West Jefferson, NC and our town manager just got drunk, wrecked his city vehicle and fled the scene carrying a concealed weapon.
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