During his campaign, for mayor, Lance Dom often mentioned  that he had a vision for the town without specifying how it would benefit townspeople. Now, his vision seems to be focused on annexation, which clearly benefits carpet baggers and speculators, but does nothing for townspeople. Dom and the fat cat developers whose annexation proposal he supports, have tried to stifle opposition by labeling dissenters selfish Gucci wearing elitists. This is a new spin on the old political saw that advocates repeating untruths until they become believable. Furthermore, it is  transparent attempt to divide and conquer by pitting one economic class against another--in this case,  mythical Gucci wearers against thehave-nots--is typical of land grabbers. It will not work.  Shepherdstown people are not stupid. They know snake oil when they see it.

Clara Castelar