Published: March 30, 2008 02:08 am            

LETTERS: March 30, 2008

Reader: Clarksville petition is political in nature



This comes in regards to the news report, “New counsel requested in Clarksville voter fraud accusations.”

First, the petition which is the subject of the article is a politically-motivated attack on the integrity of our elected prosecutor. Such an attack is unwarranted. I have known Steve Stewart, our elected prosecutor for more than 20 years. More importantly, as a criminal defense attorney, I have opposed his office in hundreds of cases. While I do not always agree with Mr. Stewart, I have always found him to be honest and professional. As a lawyer who travels to many countries, I can tell you Clark County is lucky to have him.

I hope people realize that the prosecutor’s job is to make difficult decisions. In this case, as I understand it, the main complainant was a convicted felon who admitted he had a grudge against the man he accused. Further, his complaint was not submitted until some two and a half years after the fact. By then, the County Clerk had destroyed all the documents that would have either supported or disproved his claim. In such circumstances, it would have been legally and, I think, morally, wrong to bring a charge.

Would any of your readers wish to be subject to prosecution on the word of a felon, years after the fact, and when the paperwork to defend yourself had been destroyed?

Stewart should be commended for exercising thoughtful and fair discretion . . . not subjected to attack by politically-motivated partisans. I appreciate The Evening News’ discretion in not publishing the accused’s name. I commend you for that decision.

— David Mosley, Jeffersonville



Reader unhappy with Thunder parkingi



Another year has passed and it's time for Thunder again. This year will be very difficult for the handicapped people to park. I have cars with seniors that come from outside Lebanon, Ky. and park under the Kennedy bridge. They have done this for three years.

Now the Jeffersonville police department has decided that you have to have a permit to park there. I called and was told they would do their best to help me. Upon arrival at the station, I was told that the people would have to come in person with the proper paperwork. We're talking 90 miles each way. If a person gets up at 6 a.m. and comes a long way, they should be able to park.

Thanks for no help and have a great Thunder.

— Pamela Vanover, Jeffersonville

        

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