Skinner's relationship with some of his deputies doesn't end with the close of the workday.

[Schema Thing]

Link: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/politics/local/stories/111609dnmetgunstore.3ec8d68.html




Skinner's chief deputy also works for him as a concealed-handgun instructor at the Academy for Firearms Training, a private business described on its Web site as "your one-stop shop for Texas Concealed Handgun Licenses."

(derby378?)

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In addition, Skinner co-owns a Cold War-era jet with another deputy....He hired the deputy years after they met because of a shared interest in aviation.

(av8trDave?)

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Critics suggest that, at the very least, such relationships between an elected official and a subordinate leave both open to accusations of favoritism, conflicts of interest and of neglecting their official duties. And the employee may face repercussions at work if an outside relationship goes sour.

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"I think we're plowing new territory here, and ...to my knowledge, at least since I've been involved...., it hasn't been addressed,". "....those are the kinds of issues that an ethics committee or commission should consider."

[librechik]

1. How dare you malign Principal Skinner! Why he's the best principal Springfield ever

...err...never mind.

[xultar]

2. I thought I was gonna see some drunk pictures of Skinner and Elad.

[Schema Thing]

3. that'll cost ya ;)

[cliffordu]

4. Me too, dammit.

[Nye Bevan]

5. I thought Grovelbot denied those allegations?

Is there a new witness?

[damntexdem]

6. Cold-war jet! Yeehaw!

That's one constable that'll be able to catch them speeders on the President George Bush Turnpike!

;-)

[Schema Thing]

7. I'm liking all this negative attention the constable's office has been getting

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

8. We have an air force? Awesome.

Anyone have JimRob's address?