Fimian isn't convinced of global warming cause
I visited my local congressional candidate’s office to ask him what his plan was to fight global warming. As it turns out, Keith Fimian isn’t convinced that humans are contributing to global warming. If there’s anything that will make me drive to the voting booth and nag my friends to ... | 1 comment
Numbers matter in Tysons
Imagine you’re shopping for a house and you want to know the number of bathrooms. Or how many miles per gallon a shiny new car will get.What would you think if the salesman looked you in the eye and said, “You really shouldn’t worry about that. Numbers are irrelevant.”Chances are, ... | 0 comments
Parks, open space critical to Tysons' future
Chairman Gerry Connolly unfortunately misses the mark in his response to McLean Citizens Association president Robert Jackson’s June op-ed on parks, recreational facilities and open space within Tysons Corner. Jackson’s chief argument is, for an urban Tysons to work successfully, there must be adequate park and recreational facilities within Tysons ... | 0 comments
Councilman, Town of Herndon
In response to your opinion piece on August 19, 2008, “Going too far”, I actually agree with you that some ideas raised for discussion do border on the absurd but my constituents deserve the right of redress and to have their ideas fairly discussed.Absurd ideas are the product of an ... | 0 comments
Fairfax has done its part on parks
Reply to “Urban standards for parks-the wrong policy,” by Robert H. Jackson, Fairfax County Times, 6/25/08In his recent article criticizing the Park Authority’s urban park standards, Robert Jackson suggests that Fairfax County should follow New York City’s lead in establishing new parkland. Mr. Jackson trumpets New York’s acquisition of 300 ... | 0 comments
Gas prices and oil companies
I am very concerned with the false hope that Americans are putting into off-shore drilling. If Nancy Pelosi does decide to lift the 30-year moratorium on drilling it will be up to our representatives in Congress to stand strong and make the most practical decision not the most politically conniving. ... | 0 comments
Park comment out of context
In communicating my concern over cuts to Fairfax County Parks to Ms. Winnie Shapiro and Supervisor Sharon Bulova, I can assure you that neither support the proposed cuts to lakefront parks. The quote attributed to Ms. Shapiro in in your article "Park programs in jeopardy" on Aug. 13 was taken ... | 0 comments
Supporting Lusk's run
Thanks for the great article on Lee District Planning Commissioner Rodney Lusk's run in October's Army Ten-Miler to raise money for the construction of a handicap accessible treehouse and recreation area in Lee District Park. To make contributions and for more information about this unique project, contact:The Fairfax County Park ... | 0 comments
Fimian's priorities are in order
Keith Fimian has repeatedly stated that issues like energy, economy, and national security are more important than cultural issues, and I think he's right. While social issues like abortion rally the activists, rising gas prices and falling home values affect everyone, and we need a congressman that will be responsive ... | 0 comments
Fimian is focused on the right issues
It's interesting how in the past few weeks articles have tried to paint Mr. Fimian's membership with Legatus: a Catholic Christian group whose vision statement is to study, live and spread the faith in our business, professional and personal lives, as somehow very conservative or extreme. I didn't know living a life ethically and ... | 0 comments
Yard signs stolen in McLean
Apparently there are people in our community who do not believe in one of the most precious freedoms citizens of the United State of America enjoy: freedom of political expression, a right that millions of people around the world do not enjoy. I gave my neighbors an Obama yard sign, ... | 0 comments
Fimian not in sync with voters
Contrary to the belief of Republican congressional candidate Keith Fimian, social issues are important to voters in the 11th Congressional District. He is an extreme ideologue seeking to replace a moderate Republican statesman and represent an increasingly Democratic electorate in the 11th District. The status of women in American society ... | 0 comments