Hi Richard. I have sent the following letter to the editor of the Bayside Gazette:

Reynolds Responds to Beatty

Editor:

Richard Beatty's letter to the editor in your October 11th edition fails to address a single issue I have raised with regard to increasing losses at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club and golf course. Mr. Beatty, however, does question my integrity and motives for bringing these losses to the attention of Ocean Pines lot owners. Beatty's letter is a text-book example of an ad hominem attack. I'm tempted to return the favor, but will refrain from doing so.

Mr. Beatty accuses me, among a multitude of accusations, of hurling insults at the Board of Golf Governors (Beatty was not present), and of making a personal attack on General Manager Tom Olson in my commentary titled an "Open Letter to Tom Olson."

However, those interested in facts, and not ad hominem attacks, may view a video of my comments to the Golf Governors. Listen to what I said; listen to the response of some governors; then make up your own mind as to the credibility of Mr. Beatty. For those unable to view video, there is a transcribed text version of my comments. One may also read my commentary titled "An Open Letter to Tom Olson" and decide if I am commenting appropriately or making a personal attack.

The Golf Governors video, a transcription of my comments to the Golf Governors, and my commentary on Tom Olson are all linked on the home page of OceanPinesForum.com. You be the judge.

Joe Reynolds
OceanPinesForum.com