Michael Jensen has delivered good news in New Jersey’s Laurel Hester story. I’m sure this battle was won because many voices were heard in support of one individual who deserved fair treatment–not just the voices of activists, but New Jersey citizens, other governing bodies, ministers, and reporters.
It was also won because a man who describes himself as a straight, middle-aged conservative white guy, Dane Wells, was motivated by the professional respect he’d developed for Laurel Hester over the years to fight tirelessly on her behalf. Michael, thank you for your thorough coverage of this case, and when you speak to Mr. Wells, thank him from all of us who recognize what a difference he’s made.
One thing I believe is important. When people do the right thing, whether from a change of heart or political expediency, we should be just as vocal with our praise as we were with our criticism. I’m writing the freeholders at CountyConnection@co.ocean.nj.us to thank them for making the right decision.
I hope Laurel and her partner can now have the privacy and peace they deserve.
Excellent! We need more good news/press of things like this happening. Baby steps, baby steps…I just get so damned impatient with ignorant people.
The least I can do is E-mail ! Consider it done