White ignited the drama according to today’s Journal (see here). White apparently acted childish and decided to report ADA Drager for a post that she placed on the “Fans of APD” Facebook page. This is the same site that White claims is bad and that he “never” goes to. ADA Drager posted several comments on the Fans of APD Facebook page including one concerning White. According to the Journal, the post was describing Albuquerque Public Safety Director Darren White as a “political appointee that (doesn’t) actually do anything.” Everyone knows this is a true statement; other than his new job of being a tattletale.
According to the article, “Brandenburg said she learned about the posts from White on Saturday and began reviewing Drager’s posts immediately.” Drager expressed an opinion and never represented herself as a representative of the DA’s Office. To summarize the bottom line, this ADA did nothing wrong and did not violate any policies of the DA’s Office. Brandenburg clearly knows and understands First Amendment Rights and knows not to infringe on them. White on the other hand is simply trying to instigate problems since he really doesn’t have a real job. It is doubtful that Brandenburg is going to do White’s dirty work for him, he will have to do it himself.
White needs to learn just like an irresponsible two year old that there is a difference between being a tattletale and reporting. What White did is an example of being a “Cry Baby Sally” and being a tattletale. When someone threatens another person’s life and you bring it forth to the proper authorities; that is reporting. White needs to grown up and accept responsibility for the mess that he alone has created. We have enough real fires burning here in New Mexico without a tattletale like Darren White igniting more over his hurt little feelings.
Here is one last note for the record. The title of the Journal story was, “Asst. DA Uses Facebook To Blast Fed Case.” The majority of the story centers on White being a tattletale and what the ADA posted that hurt White’s feelings. This is just another cheap shot for the Journal.
Mayor Berry has a real winner on his hands. Re-election keeps getting slimmer and slimmer for what may be a One-Term-Mayor. Good for you Berry!
