Sad news

[metro]

Anyone see in today's DO that Mayor Cornett filed for divorce?

[Bostonfan]

Divorce is not a big deal here in the Bible Belt.

[metro]

Let's not turn it into a religious thread, was just making a general statement since he is probably our most visible public figure

[MustangGT]

Mega-Bummer. Been there done that, it isn't a good time of your life.

[Bostonfan]

Ok, I was just making a statement as well.

[Patrick]

Sad, but just shows you it can happen to anyone.

[Lord Helmet]

mega-bummer. Been there done that, it isn't a good time of your life.

qft

[Achilleslastand]

I wonder if he still thinks its a great time to live in OKC?

[Jesseda]

does divorces and marriages have to be listed in the paper, is it y choice, you would think if it was by choice it would bea private matter

[metro]

It's public record, also there was a small article on it

[FritterGirl]

Even if there is no article, the legal postings (court filings) are always posted in the paper. Same with birth announcements and death certificates.

[Jesseda]

sad, i wouldnt want my divorce public, thats why i was asking if it had to be listed in the paper

[Midtowner]

This should be a private matter. I know his lawyer as an aside, he's a good guy.

[kevinpate]

This should be a private matter. I know his lawyer as an aside, he's a good guy.

If he were an average joe, blue collar or white collar, in any occupation that's outside the spotlight, it largely would be a private matter. Society on the whole takes a strong interest in the lives of those who live their life in the spotlight. Too strong in my opinion, but it's been that way as far back as I can remember, and then some.

[Midtowner]

He's never been someone to make his family life into a public issue though. I disagree that public figures' entire private lives ought to disappear. Same goes for the Hon. Mayor as it does for Lindsay Lohan.

[Pete]

While the divorce is public, I don't think it's a good idea to use the forum to speculate on private matters.

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