This was left on the post describing the second candidate forum and was compelling enough to warrant its’ own separate highlighting…

This was left by DStahl. (I know the comment poster’s identity and feel no need to post it publicly)

As the Ledger has closed comments I am hoping to use your blog as an avenue to get my letter the Amador County Voters.

Mr. Mitchell, I have a headline for you, “Amador Superior Court Candidate Throws Temper Tantrum and Belittle Audience Members in Public Forum,” This, I am sure, will catch the attention of a broader range of readers than your last failed article. You see Mr. Mitchell; readers of the Ledger want to read about truths and facts not bias opinions and hearsay.
Let me give you some facts. Last night I attended a forum hosted by the ACBA. Both Mr. Hermanson and Mr. Seaton were held to answer an onslaught of questions. Most of which were of their character and moral turpitude. Mr. Hermanson prevailed in this arena by showing his professionalism and ethics. Not once did he attack or attempt to slander the question seeker, in order to deter the audience away from the questions being asked, but eloquently explained his reasoning behind his actions. Mr. Hermanson was in true form when he discussed the future of Amador County, his commitment to the community and plans for the future betterment and safety of the county he proudly calls home.
Mr. Seaton did not fair so well. Unless otherwise, rehearsed with friends who attended the forum, Seaton would result to stumbling, evading or demeaning those who sought the truth. One such incident was where he was asked about using pain medication during a trial. The questioner held up a set of court minutes proving Seaton’s admission of using the black labeled medication during the trial and then another court document where Seaton adamantly denied using the mind altering drugs. The question imposed was, “Mr. Seaton which day did you lie to the Judge?” His response was unfathomable. Instead of answering the question, a red faced Seaton, shocked the members of the assembly by divulging details in an on going case he was privy to as he was, at one time, hired as defense counsel for the son of the inquirer. Seaton didn’t stop there. He took his digs where he could, insult them a few more times before he sauntered back to his chair.
Another member of the audience asked if Seaton would be able to control his outbursts and temper if he were to become judge. In pure Seaton style he proclaimed, “If I am attacked, I will defend myself!” It must of have been the appalled look on the faces of the Amador County voters that encouraged him to follow his arrogant statement up with a long winded explanation about the process of a self recusal. Seaton further went on to say, if he felt he could not control his cantankerous explosions he would exercise that privilege.
I for one am disgusted and embarrassed for Amador County. I implore my fellow community members to consider carefully when you vote for Judge. This crucial decision has a huge impact with a trickle down effect that can touch the lives of each and every one of us. Please, don’t base your votes on who has lived here longer or the “who’s who”. It’s about qualifications, character, ethics and who the right man for the bench is. I for one know that, that right man is Steve Hermanson.

Folks – the rocks are crying out against Jeff Seaton.