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Observers of Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meetings have noticed the level of hostility between the elected and those who elected them has significantly increased since the crypto-mining facility was built – and continues to operate loudly – on Harshaw Road in Murphy.
Protesting government action, or inaction in this case, is an essential right in America. However, the right to protest doesn’t equate with being mean-spirited.
If we want our best and brightest to represent us in elected offices, then at a minimum we must treat officials with respect at meetings. Southerners know you catch more flies with honey than vinegar.