When I read David Cree's letter to the editor in the Nov. 5 edition of The Citizen, my first thought was that it was “sour grapes” from a supporter of a political candidate who finished last in the recent election. After examining his letter a bit further, I felt compelled to respond to a few points he raised.

I applaud Mr. Cree for jumping to the defense of his friend Dr. Perlman, but I must say that he seems unclear on the facts.

First, I find it highly objectionable that he would use the “religion card” and accuse [Citizen publisher] Cal Beverly of being against having a “Jew on city council.” How can he make such a statement? Does he know Mr. Beverly, has he ever “had lunch or dinner” with him, or “played golf with him?”

I find it funny that he criticizes others for having an opinion of Dr. Perlman without first spending time with him, then he fires off a baseless attack against Mr. Beverly without offering him the same courtesy. Perhaps Mr. Cree is better than most of us and can see inside another's soul to know exactly what they are thinking. Odd that he would have the same “power” as Sallie [Satterthwaite] seemed to have in her earlier attack against Dan Tennant.

Mr. Cree challenges my right to speak out on the election and indicates that I live outside the city. Mr. Cree, you must check your facts as you caution others to do. I did live in Tyrone for about a year, but am currently a Peachtree City resident (since July) and am a registered voter at my Peachtree City address.

Check with Mayor Lenox; he can tell you I voted in the SPLOST election and in the Nov. 2nd election — he keeps a list, you know. I have been a Peachtree City resident for eight of the past nine years, so I believe my right to speak my mind is not at issue.

You speak of “bad manners, disrespect and jealousy,” and then proceed to write a letter that strikes of all three. You judge Mr. Beverly's character, you give incorrect information about me, and I can bet you blame the doctor's last-place finish on others. The fact is, Dr. Perlman lost because he spent his time and money attacking the other candidates instead of making it clear where he stood on the issues.

Voters soundly said NO to the doctor because his ideas for the future of the city did not mesh with the majority of our citizens' ideas and concerns. That is the truth, plain and simple.

Steve Fodor
Peachtree City

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