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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNorth Carolina Town Councilman Resigns In Klingon
North Carolina Town Councilman Resigns In Klingon
Indian Trail, N.C. town councilman David Waddell resigned from his post in Klingon, a language spoken by an extraterrestrial species in the famous series "Star Trek," the Charlotte Observer reported.
Waddell even ended his resignation with a Klingon proverb, "Perhaps today is a good day (to) resign."
The councilman wrote his four-line resignation letter in Klingon as an inside joke, and submitted an English translation and an extended letter entirely in English.
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North Carolina Town Councilman Resigns In Klingon (Original Post)
Tx4obama
Jan 2014
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NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)1. Now that's good stuff.
I wish I had thought of that the last time I quit a job some thirteen years ago.
JHB
(37,161 posts)2. As much as I may like the Klingon angle, he's a RWer...
He is (was) the only member of the Constitution Party of North Carolina to be elected to public office. From their web page:
Welcome to the Constitution Party of North Carolinas Website
If youre looking for a party that truly values Principle over Politics, and limited constitutional government, then look no further. The Constitution Party of North Carolina, state affiliate of the nations largest third party(according to Ballot-Access News), strongly believes in a strict adherence to the Constitution of the United States as intended by the founding fathers of our great nation. We believe in the intrinsic value of life, and to that end we are the only 100% Pro-Life political party in the state of North Carolina, and nationally. We recognize and wholly support the right of the citizen to be armed, to own property and to worship as they see fit without government interference. The Constitution Party of North Carolina vigorously opposes all socialist government programs that take from one citizen to give to another and the erosion of our borders and sovereignty through such auspices as the North American Community (Union) and the Security and Prosperity Partnership. Help us to take our state back, and to make North Carolina not only the First in Flight but the First in Freedom.
The 7 Essential Core Values
1. Life
2. Religious Freedom
3. Traditional Family
4. Private Property Rights
5. Pro- Second Amendment
6. Anti-Socialism
7. National Sovereignty
He's also trying to run against a Democratic santor:
Waddell, a plumber, said he thought he would be more effective by coming to board meetings as a citizen and speaking out on issues. He said he also needed to devote time to mount a write-in campaign on the Constitution Partys platform for Kay Hagans U.S. Senate seat.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/01/02/4582880/indian-trail-councilman-resigns.html
He has no place in this hall.
1000words
(7,051 posts)3. True Klingon tradition does not allow one to simply give up and walk away
To the death, or disgrace.
Piker.