Letter – ‘Good-ole-boy’ politics must end

Letter – ‘Good-ole-boy’ politics must end

Editor, The Smithfield Times: In response to the Oct. 8 edition, I’d like to address key points raised in the letters titled “Defends Butler, Bowman” and “Back Butler; punish Times.” “Defends Butler, Bowman”: Operating within the law does not automatically mean operating for the good of the people. Too often, it simply means acting in ways that harm residents without legal consequence.  The author’s call for “true transparency” is something I f…