Officials weighing propriety of ticket purchases

{{{''If John Widowfield ruins this for policymakers, the courts will be the least of his concern,'' Coughlin said.}}}

What this mean Kevin?? Does it mean that politicians are special and "Deserve" the tickets? Does it mean that the politicians plan on exertin' their authority and findin' an illegal way to punish Widowfield further?? Sum-buddy goin' to shoot him?? What?

It's foolish comments like this from our politicians that make the, ahem, good ones look bad.

No perks for the politicians.

Is this the same Kevin Coughlin who is the one who turned this information over? I believe it is Kevin. The same Kevin who gets caught with his girlfriend Andrea, the same Kevin who can't deliver??????? How many other people are you going to blame Kevin. This is all about you and your childish behavior. Blame everyone else but yourself. You need to take the heat off of yourself, since your world is crumbling down around you. Your not the Family Man you try to make folks believe. Stay tuned for details.

As the finances in this State crumbles to new lows, the finger pointing and the prosecution will increase. This thing is going to spread like a California forest fire! does the same ticket lobbying go on at U of A?

Johnie "O" tell me something I didn't know. This ticket scam just invites misbehavior.

State Representative Brian Williams is quoted as saying:''Hey, we're state representatives and this is our state university,'' said Williams, who purchases tickets with his own money.''The fact we are able to buy tickets — I don't see anything wrong with that.''

To him, I reply,''Hey, I'm a taxpayer and this is my state university,'' said Cloverine, who cannot purchases tickets her own money or anybody else's.''The fact I am not able to buy tickets and you are is wrong. You are my representative and your job is serve me, not be privileged over me. If you want to be hold a position superior to state representative, resign and become hold only the title of citizen. In the United States, that is the pinnacle."

I find your assertion that your posiion privileges you to seats at football games at one of Ohio's publically funded universities is ludicrous. The fact is that this ticket business is small potatoes in the array of unearned privileges assumed by governemnt officials. Your arrogant and silly assertion that some right to buy football tickets is a function of your job of providing ovesight to our a state university makes me wonder what other kinds of privileges you believe you have.

Cloverine Fleetwood wrote:

State Representative Brian Williams is quoted as saying:''Hey, we're state representatives and this is our state university,'' said Williams, who purchases tickets with his own money.''The fact we are able to buy tickets — I don't see anything wrong with that.''
To him, I reply,''Hey, I'm a taxpayer and this is my state university,'' said Cloverine, who cannot purchases tickets her own money or anybody else's.''The fact I am not able to buy tickets and you are is wrong. You are my representative and your job is serve me, not be privileged over me. If you want to be hold a position superior to state representative, resign and become hold only the title of citizen. In the United States, that is the pinnacle."
I find your assertion that your posiion privileges you to seats at football games at one of Ohio's publically funded universities is ludicrous. The fact is that this ticket business is small potatoes in the array of unearned privileges assumed by governemnt officials. Your arrogant and silly assertion that some right to buy football tickets is a function of your job of providing ovesight to our a state university makes me wonder what other kinds of privileges you believe you have.

My dear Cloverine, I'd like to mirror y'alls sentiments on the subject. Very nicely said.

Cloverine Fleetwood wrote:

State Representative Brian Williams is quoted as saying:''Hey, we're state representatives and this is our state university,'' said Williams, who purchases tickets with his own money.''The fact we are able to buy tickets — I don't see anything wrong with that.''
To him, I reply,''Hey, I'm a taxpayer and this is my state university,'' said Cloverine, who cannot purchases tickets her own money or anybody else's.''The fact I am not able to buy tickets and you are is wrong. You are my representative and your job is serve me, not be privileged over me. If you want to be hold a position superior to state representative, resign and become hold only the title of citizen. In the United States, that is the pinnacle."
I find your assertion that your posiion privileges you to seats at football games at one of Ohio's publically funded universities is ludicrous. The fact is that this ticket business is small potatoes in the array of unearned privileges assumed by governemnt officials. Your arrogant and silly assertion that some right to buy football tickets is a function of your job of providing ovesight to our a state university makes me wonder what other kinds of privileges you believe you have.

You stated exactly what I want to say, I couldn't agree more. I'm tired of being the taxpayer who has to pay everyone's way, yet can't afford anything myself, and then be subjected to the thought that everyone is better than me and deserves it!

The idea that my colleges at OSU cannot get tickets, after paying an obscene tuition, and legislatures can and do is disheartening.
Brain Willaims stated,''Hey, we're state representatives and this is our state university,'' said Williams, who purchases tickets with his own money.''The fact we are able to buy tickets — I don't see anything wrong with that.''
Well Brian, I do. When you get access to tickets and a kid at the university can’t and that same kid is paying taxes which go to your tickets, when his parents can barely afford to put him in a University and pay taxes, and the fact that you are a state representative and should act better than the rest, I DO see something wrong with that!
Representatives should have the right to enjoy themselves, but not at the expense of the people. Brian you, should be a man of the state, of the people, but clearly you prefer to be a user of the people. You should sit last and let your people go before you. You should help them and stop taking their hard earned money and using it for your own interests.
I completely agree with Cloverine Fleetwood and stress that a student at OSU cant get tickets so why can you Brian?

I find it hard to believe that alumni who paid to attend OSU cannot get tickets, but lawmakers get to slip in from of the line ahead of them with guaranteed seats.

As a non-OSU alumn, I'd love to attend an OSU game just once in my life. I refuse to pay out the wazoo for a ticket. And by the way lawmakers, last time I checked, there are 13 state universities in Ohio, not one (Mr. Williams).

Cloverine Fleetwood wrote:

State Representative Brian Williams is quoted as saying:''Hey, we're state representatives and this is our state university,'' said Williams, who purchases tickets with his own money.''The fact we are able to buy tickets — I don't see anything wrong with that.''
To him, I reply,''Hey, I'm a taxpayer and this is my state university,'' said Cloverine, who cannot purchases tickets her own money or anybody else's.''The fact I am not able to buy tickets and you are is wrong. You are my representative and your job is serve me, not be privileged over me. If you want to be hold a position superior to state representative, resign and become hold only the title of citizen. In the United States, that is the pinnacle."
I find your assertion that your posiion privileges you to seats at football games at one of Ohio's publically funded universities is ludicrous. The fact is that this ticket business is small potatoes in the array of unearned privileges assumed by governemnt officials. Your arrogant and silly assertion that some right to buy football tickets is a function of your job of providing ovesight to our a state university makes me wonder what other kinds of privileges you believe you have.

Actually, on this one, I'm going against you.

People who hold office, people who have money, people who have power all get special perks.

That's the way it is.

This is nothing new, it's been going on for years and certainly not just at THE Ohio State University. The only reason it's even being made an issue now is because the Beacon is trying to sell a few extra papers with this stunning revelation.

You might not think it's fair and you might feel better about being able to vent about it here, but it's not going to change.

We do live in a "class-conscious" society and people who have achieved (or have been lucky and won the gene-pool) certain levels do get special privledges.

Try going to Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas and bringing this stuff up. They'd laugh you right out of the state. They's say "Yea, we do it, so what?"

It's only a story because the Beacon says it is.

Any legislator who purchased tickets with campaign funds and took FAMILY members to games should be charged. Any legislator selling tickets to lobbyists at face value or more should be charged. They should not accept tickets (bribes) nor sell them for personal benefit. I think the state prosecutors should look into the RICO law (Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organinations Act.)There should be a "hanging" party of indictments for all involved.

trust echo wrote:

Is this the same Kevin Coughlin who is the one who turned this information over? I believe it is Kevin. The same Kevin who gets caught with his girlfriend Andrea, the same Kevin who can't deliver??????? How many other people are you going to blame Kevin. This is all about you and your childish behavior. Blame everyone else but yourself. You need to take the heat off of yourself, since your world is crumbling down around you. Your not the Family Man you try to make folks believe. Stay tuned for details.

Thanks for your oh so insightful commentary Terry. Why should anyone care about what you have to say? Are you a convicted criminal? Aren't you the lobbyist for the Indian casinos who want to infect Ohio? Enjoy your exile.

By the way - the tickets BELONG TO OHIO STATE. THEY CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT WITH THEM. The idea that one greedy legislator's misuse of the tickets should shame Ohio State into doing something else with their tickets is silly. They use the tickets to promote the university. Period.

As an OSU alumnus and member of the Alumni Association, I am not guaranteed tickets. If I am so lucky to get tickets in the lottery, I can only buy 2 game tickets, for a game that I cannot choose (usually a pre-season game, never Big 10). I think it is very unfair that that the reps can not only buy tickets, but can buy 4 SEASON TICKETS. Outrageous!

all the perks and advantages you get as a reporter.
Tell us about the tickets, free parking, better access, access to commmunications, free food, everything. Do it now free Whilly, inquiring minds want to know.

Our Ohio politicians haven't done anything to deserve 1st crack at season tickets in a long time. Cut em off!

Brian Williams wouldn't know a conflict of interest if it bit him in the butt. Isn't this the guy who ran the Board of Elections while running for office? Now he and his fellow Alex bootlickers want Donofrio out.

Throw Them All Out wrote:

Brian Williams wouldn't know a conflict of interest if it bit him in the butt. Isn't this the guy who ran the Board of Elections while running for office? Now he and his fellow Alex bootlickers want Donofrio out.

No, this fellow is a diffetent politician. This Brian Williams is a Democrat. He retired as Superintendent of Akron Public Schools in (I think) 2001, and did not run for office until after his retirement.

Terry Casey is a convict wrote:

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Thanks for your oh so insightful commentary Terry. Why should anyone care about what you have to say? Are you a convicted criminal? Aren't you the lobbyist for the Indian casinos who want to infect Ohio? Enjoy your exile.
By the way - the tickets BELONG TO OHIO STATE. THEY CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT WITH THEM. The idea that one greedy legislator's misuse of the tickets should shame Ohio State into doing something else with their tickets is silly. They use the tickets to promote the university. Period.

You should have added after "BELONG TO OHIO STATE" "AND OHIO STATE BELONGS TO THE CITIZENS OF OHIO". The fact is that Ohio State does not have the right to do whatever it likes with public property. I think this case is one that will help to better define the boundary between what those rascals who think public property belongs to them can and cannot do.

Prying Eyes wrote:

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Actually, on this one, I'm going against you.
People who hold office, people who have money, people who have power all get special perks.
That's the way it is.
This is nothing new, it's been going on for years and certainly not just at THE Ohio State University. The only reason it's even being made an issue now is because the Beacon is trying to sell a few extra papers with this stunning revelation.
You might not think it's fair and you might feel better about being able to vent about it here, but it's not going to change.
We do live in a "class-conscious" society and people who have achieved (or have been lucky and won the gene-pool) certain levels do get special privledges.
Try going to Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas and bringing this stuff up. They'd laugh you right out of the state. They's say "Yea, we do it, so what?"
It's only a story because the Beacon says it is.

So in other words don't protest against anything the government does because they have the right to do it? Grow a spine my friend.

It is hard to believe what Human Beings that believe only money has value. Will do to grease their portfolios with money. Money that has no value! That can only be used to identify agreed value of sellers and buyers in the marketplace.