I am truly appalled at the recent online cyberbullying against Marco Island City Councilor Schwann. It is not OK for the trolls of Marco to personally attack councilor Schwann, but to do it under fake aliases to hide their identities is disgusting.
If you have something to say proper discourse is to write a letter to city council or the papers discussing the specific points that you disagree with or come to city council and speak up. It is never appropriate or American ‘Atrueamerican dieingbreed’ to take cheap shots and discuss the councilor’s deceased child as a way to retaliate against her actions on city council. Instead of focusing on the issue and debating the points these bullies resort to personal attacks to intimidate those who have a different opinion.
It’s disgraceful, shameful, and shocking. Online bullying and intimidation are a full-time hobby on Marco Island. People with too much time and nothing productive to do become online trolls. There are so many charities and volunteer opportunities where you can use your time in a positive way. I’ve never seen such low life comments from people who are former CEO’s, business owners, and supposedly ‘salt of the earth’ god-fearing people. Their online behavior is closer to that of thugs. God will judge your actions harshly.
City Council Chair Palumbo needs to speak up at this disgusting behavior and focus on proper decorum and civility. Do better, Marco Islanders. Your behavior is nothing short of shameful.
