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According to snenn woodward, in last week’s article, “Everybody knows him so he can’t come up anywhere. As soon as anyone sees him they’ll call.” He then stated that “Walters doesn’t have a permanent home and is a drifter and is not (thought) to be dangerous.”
Obviously the sheriff expects us to find Dickie Walters, who is unknown to many citizens and is “not thought to be dangerous,” even though in one of his burglaries he stole a gun and ammunition. I hope I don’t find him in my house.
Why wasn’t this prisoner at least wearing coveralls identifying him as a prisoner? We the taxpayers have paid for coveralls but the sheriff does not require them to be worn. This would at least make it possible for the average citizen to identify him.
Sheriff Woodward’s recent interview provides some insight into this problem. The sheriff stated he is proud of the fact that year in and year out he doesn’t spend all the provided tax dollars and has even made the jail a money-making proposition.
I would expect the jail to place a higher priority on community safety and keeping criminals in jail - the purpose for which it was established - rather than being a money making venture.
JOHN FERDETTA
Amissville
Brady Bill
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To the Editor:
In recent weeks, a great deal has been written about the Brady Bill in the national press. Unfortunately, much that has been written and said about the bill is untrue.
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