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Subject: The votes Author: The Guy Who Writes This [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 11/ 3/06 10:16pm In reply to: Patrick McGee 's message, "Well, What Do You Suggest As A Solution?" on 11/ 3/06 7:54am Several things, Patrick. And thank you for allowing the opportunity to speak ones mind here. At first, I had no problem other than the constant appearances on Lars Larson show. Associating with Lars makes our voters look stupid for entrusting that sort of legal power to someone who will perform weekly for a counter productive big mouth conservative bigot and bully. Next, if the counties would agree what an important position DA is they should pay accordingly to attract more and better candidates. My cynicism makes me wonder why someone would spend all that time acquiring a law degree and not want the financial rewards. It must be the power of the position that is valued more than money. Last summer I over heard some red hat ladies complaining at the County Fair, and I did an article about it on my blog. Suddenly I am getting comments and emails from people telling me about a history of abuse and trumped up charges, telling me I had to read the book Smoking Gun and visit all sorts of web sites. Three months later I’m still getting comments on my forum and personal emails. So there seems to be a lot of discontent with the citizenry who feel powerless and fear reprisal. My final complaint with the local legal system is why are the DA and other attorneys endorsing a candidate for judge? Isn’t that unethical? So let’s say Don gets elected, do you think he will possibly rule on the side of one of his supporters over someone who didn’t support his candidacy? As fair minded as I believe I am, I think that even I would bend toward someone who stuffed cash into my campaign and support me publicly so I could have a seat on the bench. I believe that judges should be hired by the state rather than elected or appointed. Our judicial system it totally political. The DAs are elected, as are the judges. Some judges are political appointees. I may be over-reacting here but this makes it very possible to have political prisoners in this country. Judges and DAs should not have to interrupt their workload just to raise money and campaign to retain their jobs. DAs and lawyers should not be allowed to demonstrate any support for any candidates that possibly reflect or kick back to what they do. I wonder if there is some resentment from the ADA Murk, who didn’t get the DAs support in the primary. What do you bet? I am a citizen, a voter and a taxpayer here. I think I can and should articulate the concerns of the people who entrust their comments with me on my blog and forum. I just want to air this and get it over with so I can move on and get away from the topic. There are so many other things to write about, but someone has to talk about the 800 lb gorilla in the room. I’m just saying… [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date Murk's Not An ADA..... Patrick McGee 11/ 4/06 9:06am Yep -- The guy who writes this, 11/ 4/06 10:36am The evil DA -- Jeff, 11/ 4/06 3:02pm Where did Josh go? -- Vold, 11/ 7/06 2:21pm How many DAs You Know That Would Do This? -- Patrick McGee, 11/ 4/06 5:04pm GOB candidate? I think not -- Jim Doten, 11/ 5/06 6:39am You hit the nail on the head Jim. -- Patrick McGee, 11/ 5/06 8:50am