When people say mean-spirited things and make personal attacks, the result is the same. We are blurring the distinction between right and wrong. The fact is, actions have consequences; words do, too. When bad behavior isn’t challenged, it becomes acceptable to act in an unacceptable way. Over time, norms collapse, traditions break down, and people become desensitized to immorality. Bad behavior becomes the new normal. Is that what we want? We all have the power to make a difference — if we try.

Vicki Roberts and Arthur Andelson have their own website, CascadeLakesResidents.com. On this site, in our opinion, many residents have experienced personal attacks and had their good reputation questioned. It takes an entire lifetime to build a good reputation and minutes for someone to unjustly tarnish it. Please send us your emails. We would like to hear your side of the story and get the facts out.