Editorial: Don't threaten

We love public comments. So do public officials, in both elected and administrative positions.

It's a part of the public process and the resulting discussions are critical to maintaining the democratic process that holds communities together.

At Wednesday's assembly meeting, some were critical of a proposed ordinance that amended the provisions of the Borough Code on civil emergencies.

Some comments were civil in their presentation but one writer felt the need to threaten elected officials with recall if their position isn't upheld by assembly members.

Anytime a person feels the need to threat...