The Ladies of the McHenry County Management Services Committee’s rejection of Dick Tracy for the post of county seal has brought Dick Tracy to tears.

That’s what Allan Showalter, author of Heck of a Guy blog, is my contact with Dick Tracy.

Showalter headlines his article,

Dick Tracy Defends County’s Right To Make Bad Choices

Here’s how Showalter describes Dick Tracy’s reaction to his rejection:

“An obviously saddened but unbowed Dick Tracy reports he is still steadfastly loyal, despite the apparent lack of reciprocation, to the County where his creator, Chester Gould, made his home for many years.

“Tracy, in fact, remains unhesitant in his support of the powers that be, pointing out that the capacity to make the wrong decision is the bedrock of local government.2

“Tracy goes on to explain that he is disappointed but unsurprised by the result.

“When they said they wanted a seal that was unique, easily identifiable, and not boring, I felt I fit that description and so, I had a responsibility to volunteer to serve.

“Somewhere along the line, it began to look as though those qualities weren’t really what was wanted – or maybe someone changed their mind.

“I can’t say it didn’t hurt, but I still have my day job righting wrongs, protecting the weak, bringing treacherous villains to justice, and whatnot so I’ll be all right.”

Dick Tracy also has his park in Woodstock, where

If you want to know Showalter’s answer to the ladies’ negative take on Dick Tracy for County Seal, you can read it on his blog today or wait for me to get to it.

If you want to read about the meeting:

“Dick Tracy Fails to Get the Ladies‘ Vote: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.”