Unsocially Yours In Palm Springs

Drama on social media involving Palm Springs and elected officials seems to be a recurring issue. The fact that a recent event has now hit the local press is embarrassing. I encourage all elected officials in that town to think seriously about what they post. Yes there are unfair things said on these sites. But as public figures,because you have a bruised ego, a petty disputs should never be fought out on the internet. For a few reasons:

First as a public figure, part of the price you pay for office is sometimes people act unpleasantly. Want to wear the fake construction helmet and hold a shovel while getting your picture snapped at a projec? Then be prepared to be yelled at if there are potholes. 

Secondly, No one likes a martyr or excess drama. And some of the responses I have seen on social media by public officials are more melodramatic than Days Of Our Lives. Palm Springs is a nice place. Nice people too for the most part. Think before you type.

Finally, do what I do. If I find someone is getting too personal or ridiculous I block the person. Life gets simpler. 

Steve Kelly can be reached at skelly@rrbroadcasitn.com or followed on Twitter @skellynj