In an attempt to defend himself in a letter to the editors of The Dominion Post [1], Senator Jon Blair Hunter admitted the ad claiming he protected property owner’s rights during the September Special Session was false.

Senator Hunter participated in an advertisement that stated while in Charleston, he and the rest of the Democratic delegation “supported protecting property owner’s rights.” Delegate Cindy Frich wrote a letter to the editor noting that nothing was done about eminent domain during the special session. Senator Hunter replied with a passionate guest commentary in which he admitted, “…the [eminent domain] resolution was not acted upon because it was not on the governor’s call (list of bills he wanted us to consider). During special session, the Legislature can act only on the issues presented by the governor. All legislators, both Democrat and Republican, know this or should.”

It is very rare for a legislator to admit he was wrong. I tip my hat to Senator Hunter for conceding that nothing was done by any Democrat to protect homeowners.

1: “Senator: Local delegate not telling voters whole story on eminent domain”

The Dominion Post 9 Oct. 2005, sec. Opinion: page 26