By Ruby Elbogen

Whether or not member(s) of our City Council agree or disagree with the AQMD findings, or the statements by, and answers to questions by Lehigh representatives, they should be treated with respect—or at least good manners.

Being a sitting council member comes with an inherent ability to accuse and bully, whether it’s justified or not. So when a council member accuses,

And is just plain snarky, without explanation, the council seat becomes a bully pulpit.

Writers have a bully pulpit, of sorts-as well. So, using mine-I say listen and learn before you accuse and chastise. And, never trash a Former Mayor with innuendo and rumors. Especially when she’s not there to answer the behind her back rancor being freely dispensed. Who are you to dictate where she can and cannot work? When did that aspect of Cupertino life become the business of a city council member?

While there may be a few who agree with this nasty breach of civility, most of us do not. So, since you obviously did not listen to your Mama when she told you to be respectful, I echo your words to our sitting Mayor a few weeks ago when I say: Shut Up-and add:

Go To Your Room!!!!