Nick Isgro is the mayor. Period. For those that have chosen to implement “Never Trump” tactics to have him removed, enough is enough. Reports of his demise are being greatly exaggerated.

It’s important to recognize what the mayor didn’t do, to put things into the proper perspective. He didn’t take advantage of an intern in his office. He didn’t jeopardize national secrets with a secret server in his basement. He didn’t lie to us about being able to keep our doctor. He didn’t turn his back on the people of Waterville like Counselor Lauren Lessing and her cronies when it was time to fill the vacated Ward 5 seat.

No he didn’t do any of those really terrible things. All of the people who did those less than reputable acts were allowed to either keep there positions or pursue their careers. The mayor provided tongue-in-cheek commentary for an activist on social media. Yet there seems to be an outrage that is not equal to what was actually done. When David Hogg crossed the line from being a victim to being an activist he opened himself to the critiques and criticisms that come with it. Feeling sorry for David Hogg and what he went through as a student has nothing to do with being able to criticize him as an activist.

It’s important people don’t confuse these two very different roles. It is very clear the mayor was not attacking the student victim. He was responding to what Hogg was doing as an activist. It is just that simple. The mayor owes no apology and I hope one is never provided simply to appease the liberal smear groups that are attempting to remove him from a role that he has served with distinction.

It’s time to stand up for the man that stands up for the people of Waterville and stop these ridiculous efforts from the left to have him removed. I stand with Isgro.

Dan Libby

Waterville