Thom Goolsby Interview – Sort Of
Thom Goolsby Interview – Sort Of
Thom Goolsby, a Wilmington, North Carolina attorney, has thrown his hat into the political ring by announcing his bid for the 9th District senate seat in the North Carolina General Assembly. Shortly after Mr. Goolsby’s announcement, I contacted him through his web site, http://thomgoolsby.com, and asked to do an email interview with him. Mr. Goolsby graciously accepted my offer. The results, however, have been disappointing, to say the least.
My initial emailed questions seemed a little too general, so I sent a second with more specific questions. The following are the second list of questions I sent:
Q: Who is Thom Goolsby?
Q: Who is/was your mentor, hero, inspiration?
Q: What motivates you?
Q: How would you describe your personal ideology?
Q: Why have you thrown your hat into the political ring?
Q: In your opinion, what are the three most pressing issues facing the residents of the North Carolina’s 9th Senate District? And, what will you do to face them?
Q: In your opinion, what are the three most pressing issues facing the residents of North Carolina? And, what will you do to face them?
Q: It seems as though the government and the justice system are “Bending” the Constitution, in its interpretations, to benefit select groups of individuals instead of all citizens as a whole. As an attorney, do you agree or disagree that this is happening? Do you agree or disagree with this action?
Q: The issue of Term Limits in Congress has been raised a great deal lately because citizens are tired of “Career Politicians”. Would you support Term Limits at the state level?
Exactly one week later, with thanks for my patience, I received the following response:
I believe that we are all tired of modern-day politics in America, in general, and North Carolina, in particular. For a state and country founded on individual liberty and self-determination, we have become babies of a Nanny State and she’s not a good surrogate mommy! I want to help lead the charge to take back North Carolina from the brink of disaster. The pro-BIG government, anti-personal responsibility, self-dealing cronies have hoodwinked the public for too many decades. We are $5 billion in the red right now in North Carolina, our state debt has tripled in just the last few years (without voter approval) and we are facing billion dollar tax increases. The fight won’t be easy, but as a former officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, I don’t require tasks to be “easy” in order to be accomplished. I hold to the adage, “Fortune favors the brave!”
I find this response disappointing as well as far below my expectations. Mr. Goolsby’s biography, from his law firm’s web site http://goolsbylaw.com, states, “Thom Goolsby is a writer, professor of law and a trial attorney.” I would expect someone with Mr. Goolsby’s background, education and service to be much more articulate. I would also expect more from someone who is running for public office.
I had originally approached Mr. Goolsby in hopes of helping promote his bid for public office and give my readers some insight to the man. Many in the local and area community know Mr. Goolsby for his successful law practice and have listened to him during his regular weekly spot on Curtis Wright’s radio show The Morning Beat on The Big Talker FM 93.7 & 106.3 FM, Wednesdays at 7:30 AM. I have always appreciated Mr. Goolsby’s conservative views, his dissent for the mismanagement and corruption within the local and state governments and his pursuit of justice.
I had hoped to bring a solid and concise interview to these pages and I hope I still can.
Mr. Goolsby, I hope you have followed the link I have sent to you and that you reconsider providing direct answers to the questions I have submitted to you. There are many in the 9th District who don’t know you and this is your opportunity to shine.
Hopefully, this interview will be continued …