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Date Posted: 14:41:39 09/27/02 Fri
Author: Jim Smart
Author Host/IP: 1Cust237.tnt1.waldorf.md.da.uu.net / 67.201.24.237
Subject: Your qualifications
In reply to: W. Louis Hennessy 's message, "Reply to qualifications" on 11:28:07 08/28/02 Wed

I believe you were employed in the "murder capital of the world" and I believe DC is still referred to as that. This is Charles County and we do not have a high homicide rate. Perhaps if this were PG County you might have my attention. And, I feel that our police force is doing a great job. I think they probably work quite well with our State's Attorney's Office, perhaps that is why Mr. Collins received the endorsement by the Fraternal Order of Police.
But, nonetheless, I still do not see why you feel you are better qualified for the job. Other than the fact that you have testified on a great number of trials, have you ever actually been a prosecuting attorney? I believe you just received your law degree about 4 years ago and have been in private practice since.
You claim that the State's Attorney's office has never been recognized nationally for anything. Charles County isn't even on the map! Did you single handedly fight crime or were you part of a much larger force? I believe Mr. Collins, our current State's Attorney, is the first State's Attorney in Southern Maryland to be elected by his fellow State's Attorney to serve as President of the State's Attorney Association. I should think that this type of honor should be one that does not go unrecognized.
I also believe that you do NOT have more experience than Mr. Collins simply because you have never prosecuted a single case. You have never been an assistant prosecutor. You have never supervised the Office of the State's Attorney. I could have 25 years experience running a chain of fast food restaurants, but that wouldn't mean I would have the same experience running a school system.
I think you are confusing the divisions of law enforcement. If one guy could run the whole show, we wouldn't have branches of government. Everyone can't do everything, and although you talk a good game about crime prevention, I think you will find that there are other issues that will need to be dealt with first.
Thank you.

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[> [> [> Reply to Mr. Smart -- W. Louis Hennessy, 16:29:01 09/27/02 Fri (cache-mtc-ac09.proxy.aol.com/64.12.96.78)

See my response to Ann. If Mr. Collins is doing such a great job why did he find it necessary to lie to the Fraternal Order of Police to get their endorsement.

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[> [> [> Lies -- Jim Smart, 10:15:30 09/28/02 Sat (1Cust153.tnt1.waldorf.md.da.uu.net/67.201.24.153)

Please elaborate on the lies told by the State's Attorney. If this is true, you should have documents to prove it. Otherwise, that is a very powerful statement to make. Please don't invite me to your office.

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[> [> [> [> Reply to Lies -- W. Louis Hennessy, 17:22:22 09/29/02 Sun (cache-mtc-ac09.proxy.aol.com/64.12.96.78)

As I mentioned earlier Mr. Collins lied to the FOP during their candidates forum. You may not want to believe that but I'm afraid its true. I also was appalled that the sitting State's attorney would lie about my testimony and then take credit for what my testimony accomplished. I challenged Mr. Collins on this issue last wednesday night at the Bar Association Candidates Forum. He had every opportunity to challege me on this issue, he chose not to. I do have affidavits from two of Mr. Collins democratic collagues who verify Collins lied. I had them with me on Wednesday night, maybe thats why Mr. Collins chose not to deny it. They are available for inspection in my office or you could call Del. Vallerio and Del. Dembrow and ask them about. You also might call Mr. Collins.

I would also point out that when I challenged Mr. Collins lack of integrity, I did it to his face, with him present, and when he had an opportunity to respond. He chose not to.

I am sorry you feel offended I invite you to my office to see the documents for yourself, the truth can be painful.

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