Friday, June 9, 2023

How to Speak to City Hall


 Marvin Heemeyer

10/28/51 - 6/4/2004

R.I.P.

9 comments:

Ed Campbell said...

He did "communicate" and managed to do it without hurting anyone to the best of my recollection. Also the only homes/businesses he damaged were clearly associated with his problems. Don't know enough his particular circumstances to condone it but I sure don't know enough to condemn it either.

Well Seasoned Fool said...

Ed C
Many who have lived in small towns know how vicious and unfair local politics can be.

Olson's Cafe and Bar operated in Grandby for decades and had a sign, "We Never Close". He drove past there and left the place alone. Later, the bar had a picture of his dozer in a prominent place.

Old NFO said...

Yep, he definitely had a 'grudge' and sadly it cost him his life...

Well Seasoned Fool said...

Old NFO
I never met the man. An acquaintance did business with him and considered him a good friend, and a good man.

drjim said...

A Good Man Pushed Too Far!

Well Seasoned Fool said...

DrJim
x2

LSP said...

YES

Greybeard said...

Are we willing to die for our principles?
I fear we may be about to find out how many actually are.
At Dodger Stadium this honoring of "The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" tonight is gonna be interesting to watch unfold.

Well Seasoned Fool said...

GB
I think anyone living in small towns can relate to what happened in Grandby. I do know from dealing with businesses there in the years after a cultural shift followed.

If anything will motivate the populous, messing with children just may be the tipping point.