No apology needed for this Veteran from you Mr. Heroux, but I would enjoy another debate, I could use another good laugh. (We still have 2 weeks) ~ * I didn't appreciate Mr. Ross' brashness & his "Larry Glick Salute", he should issue an apology!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx-wJik6eC8&feature=plcp

Play by Play way to Go Ross. Lund care to explain??

Sure glad I don't have a dog in this fight!

Jonathan,
Not that this issue is central to the campaign, but why is a video submitted by a candidate to demonstrate a point any different than an email or piece of campaign literature?

I feel sorry for all my republican friends. Mr Ross needs to resign his seat and withdraw from the race. There is no excuse for his behavior.

Now who is the "flippant and irresponsible" candidate in this race?? (Emphasis on FLIPPANT!)

I have watched the video multiple times and it is quite obvious that Mr Ross did make an obscene gesture to the audience. You now need to do the honorable thing and step down as State Rep. You are a disgrace to this community, to your Republican party and most of all to the Veterans that honorably served this country. Any Republican that associates themselves with you should also be looking at losing an election as well. Mr Ross, you owe the Veterans of this country a heartfelt apology and after you do that, you need to immediately resign your seat and go away in shame.

Johnathan Friedman
You were at the debate and filmed this as well. Paul Heroux did not alter the video at all. Watch your own film and you will see.

I saw this from the original video and thought that was strange did he just? And then the article in the Patch. when i searched You Tube for the Debate again it was on Youtube so i shared it.

I think that Rep. Ross is a very passionate person. There is no question that he loves Attleboro and has dedicated himself to the city. Obviously, he let his emotions get the best of him.
The the audience was rude to voice any kind of response positive or negative.
I like George Ross, he's got gusto and he knows Attleboro.
I like Paul too, I think Attleboro would be well served to have him stay active in Attleboro politics. I just don't know how Paul would be as a state rep.. To bad he didn't decide to give us a glimpse of his leadership and ideals as a councilor. I would like to see what I'm getting before I buy. I already know what Rep. Ross brings.
It looks like a close race though, 5 points or less decides this one.

I don't read anything about Obama and his latest use of foul language or the multiple times Biden has let an f-bomb drop. If George Ross did flip the bird, which is subjective from the Youtube video I watched, he should apologize for letting his emotions get the best of him. I can say when I or my family has had any contact with him he has been very gracious, never cursed, and never used the f-bomb. I'll take him over someone who couldn't be bothered to vote. I'm 39 and I have voted in every election since I was able to vote.

I have also voted in every election since I was 18, But I didnt go to college or Saudi Arabia to teach English. I guess getting degrees should be held against some one. I will not be voting for Ross for a few reasons and it has nothing to do with him flipping the bird to the crowd. His highlights as a legislator were not impressive, During the Sturdy Project Rep Ross could have made sure to use Union Labor but he couldn't be bothered. at that time Unemployment was @10% in the Attleboro Area. That is a highlight i think. His joke of a Bath Salt bill that he knew nothing about before it was singed is another. He doesn't bring Aide to the City it is an algorithmic formula that he probably doesn't understand, or how aide is dispersed. When it comes to education I didnt even hear Rep Ross say anything about it. There are many many issues in the Education system from Teachers salaries to not supplies to the lunch that they feed the kids. these are the issues that I am voting on.

IMO, the reason why "Teachers salaries, to not supplies to the lunch that they feed the kids" is because of a dangerous combination of state/federal mandates vs local school commitees/superintendents caving to the demands of parents.

IMO, it is darn near impossible to provide all the bells and whistles of a private school education by way of a mostly regressive tax system that hits the middle and low income the hardest. Something has got to give. I think we have built an unsustainable public education system. I think local control is slowly but surely going to be dismantled. And maybe it should be.

I hate to paint with a wide brush but Paul and his supporters are some of the most arrogant people. I was at the debate and was bombarded with Paul’s resume. Yep, I get it, you are educated. I am happy that Paul confirmed that he demonstrated that he has a whole bunch of book smarts, but little to no common sense. He stated that he would be able to work with the City Council, and then proceeded to insult them. While speaking of abortions he lectured parents from the stage and then listed 4 steps : Abstinence, birth control, adoption, and if those don’t work out abortion. Really? If you took his advice it would be murder (abortion after a failed adoption). But that’s ok, you know why? People will be committing crimes just to get sex changes. That’s right.. he said that too.

Politicians have done far worse than flip the bird with no consequences. Look no further than our own Mayor, City Council and School Committee. Flat out crimes have been committed, with no one held accountable. Bill Bowles and his group of merry men were out of line and disrespectful to the group at large who gathered to hear the debates. Booing and shouting and mad outbursts through the entire proceedings. It was SHAMEFUL.

Shameful is not doing anything for the City of Attleboro in the Sun Chronicle it listed the accomplishments of the 3 Jr Reps and well the Ross record didnt show. There is nothing wrong with Old Time politics and people being passionate about their candidate. Was it wrong when the Scott Brown supporters went ape shit during last election? I would say not. It brought a fire to politics that was lost. Now Paul is book smart and you say he has no common sense have you ever met Paul? He does have common sense and is soft spoken. That dosent mean he is lacking common sense. Paul is very passionate for the City of Attleboro and his supporters want to make sure that they get the right man in office. As far as the Sex change comment you have to be crazy to think that. 1 guy who murdered his wife claiming what ever now wants to be a woman and the state has to pay for it is crazy. It is a precedent that should be over turned but to say People will be committing crimes just to get sex changes.and then to say Paul Heroux endorses it is just plain foolish.

I watched the debate on tv. I did not see the bird. I know. I utilize the gesture quite frequently. On the side though: I don't know if others watching noticed the audio kept 'clipping out'. It seems to be a constant problem on double ACS. I had to switch back and forth. Anyways. I like Mr. Ross, but when it comes to brass tacks, my vote is for Mr. Heroux. Yes. I vote Dem mostly, but party aside, we need the type of mindset displayed by Mr. Heroux.

Stop the spin Sara.... Paul also noted his work experience in addition to his education. And Paul never lectured parents on abortion. He gave very important advice to parents (which I am) about how to keep their kids safe against sex offenders. And Paul said that he thought that the sex change operation was a bad precedent. He also said it would be a problem if people commit crimes just to get medical care. And it seems that you are admitting that Ross flipped the bird. Good anyone who sees the video in slow motion (even in regular speed) can't deny that he did that and is an insult to voters

Wonder why Mr. Lunt has had NO COMMENT about this? According to him George Ross can walk on water & is the best thing since sliced bread. I was waiting for Mr. Lunt to say that George had a cramp in his middle finger. Attleboro voters, do the right thing & VOTE ~ * PAUL HEROUX FOR STATE REPRESENTIVE *

Paul also said "I hate abortion. I promise I will never have one." Bad choice of words from a supposedly well educated man. Brian you are absolutely right he is a soft spoken "know it all. A smart person doesn't make comments like that. He sounded like he was making a joke and wanted his supporters to laugh. In my opinion, he comes across as being too cocky.

Another thing Brian. I care alot about this city also and that doesn't make me quallified for State Rep. Not long ago, Mr. Heroux was going to run for another seat until he found out Kennedy was running, then he decided to back out. Paul enlisted into the Navy after high school and it was alittle too touch for him and he elected to leave within a short time. In my opinion, once a quitter, always a quitter.

George Ross is definitely giving the finger, clearly there, plus the look of disgust and rage is all too clear, too. So it was a complete package of contempt. The 'real' George Ross showed his true colors.

deb,
glad to hear that you don't want vouchers. Vouchers are unconstitutional because mostly it's religious schools who want education money but still want to promote religion. Governments and schools are supposed to be not entangled with churches/religions.
Schools teach children to think when there isn't so much testing and when education and teachers are not made into political footballs for ideological reasons. I think they do well but could do better.