http://etblogs-soapbox.disqus.com/enWed, 03 Oct 2007 01:23:08 -0000http://blogs.eagletribune.com/soapbox/2007/09/25/manzi-has-reason-to-be-worried/#comment-5609493<p>The mayor should be ashamed of himself, for not supporting his Police Department.<br>Leave the deaprtment to be run by the Chief and the union members. The mayor shouldn't be micro managing this department.<br>It doesn't appear that he can maintain his responsibilities as mayor if he claims that the ongoings of the PD are distracting him. Maybe the mayoral post is not a good fit for Mr Manzi if he is so easily distracted.<br>So sad to see the divide and conquer tactic. This chief should be given a chance to do what he was appointed to do and not humiliated and controlled by town councilors that do not agree with his management or decisions.<br>Stay out of the police business, how dare you humiliate your chief of police by cutting his pay.<br>Please stop with the petty politics. It interferes with the Public's Safety.<br>Born &amp; raised in Methuen, I do not reside there currently, yet all of my large family does, and will not be voting to re-elect Mr Manzi due to his non-support for his police department.<br>I am very saddened by this whole circus brought on by the politicians.<br>May the PD remain intact and undivided for the safety of the public and those in blue who protect &amp; serve us... God Bless...</p>susan mWed, 03 Oct 2007 01:23:08 -0000