It is with personal reverence for this family that I write concerning Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro and the impending effort underway to recall him concerning his inflammatory remark on Twitter in reference to David Hogg over a Second Amendment rights debate that became too close to the cloth, so to speak, in overall intensity and overly critical for opposing opinions. Opinions and words really do matter in that political storm clouds circulated and were applied in such a divisive and malicious manner that Nick, with a family of five, resigned from his job at Skowhegan Savings Bank.

That crosses a red line in political ideology. As a member of City Council, I have seen Nick fight for the forgotten men and women of this community. Some take issue with him not apologizing, most feel the employment line was too far to go, as I do. We are all of one God and one spirit. It is up to Nick to discern his stand on this issue, but make no mistake, it is not worth the anguish and malicious anxiety that this has caused him . I see a proud Catholic man and mayor still willing to serve this great community.

Prayers are sorely needed, as are forums of understanding between political factions. This is a community on the rise, not decline. I urge this community to weigh this decision carefully — Nick is as mortal as you and I. Prayers are requested.

Sydney Mayhew

Waterville

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