by JoEllen Smith, op-ed columnist for the Marietta Daily Journal, on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 9:17am I have no idea what Jason Shepherd did, or didn't do, years ago with his ex-fiance.  I've only met Jason once, and know him only through FaceBook. I've never even met his wife Manuela. But this latest attack by a nasty blogger running a GA Democratic website is below low.  Jason put himself out as a candidate and is fair game.  His public record is fair game.  Read the police report and comment on that.  Comment on his delay of changing his name. Comment on the facts. (What a novel idea).  Leave his wife out of it.  I think ALL spouses of candidates should be left out of comments.  From what I've read, Manuela is teacher for mentally disabled children, and should get a MEDAL not be bashed in a blog!!!  And, as for being called "a mail-order bride" well, as the sister-in-law of an incredible woman from another country, I take personal offense at that Neanderthal, ignorant comment.  It's jingoistic and incredibly prejudiced.  Jason, you are more than welcome to re-post and share this and put it on your website.  Manuela, even though I don't know you, my sincerest sympathy for this trashy mud and my sincerest thanks for what you are doing with your life's work with those dear students.