http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992628/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990744/posts
Sadly, somehow I missed it.
After seeing this on O'Reilly, I am compelled to post it again in the hope that something can be done to move these idiots off the dime before this little girl had died
Apparently Fox correspondent (name escapes me as I am so upset and just a little incensed) contacted the Judge and he agreed to order the father released early if US Attorney agreed
Sadly, the POS is hiding under his desk and apparently his mouthpiece, some bimbo, was very abrupt with correspondent when he attempted to contact US Attorney.
Likewise BOP is holding fast to their simplistic "these are the rules and we have to follow them" mantra.
It is not like this man is a danger to society.
His place of incarceration is a camp: No walls, no fence, etc.
Moreover, he is due to be released to a half-way house in a few months anyway.
Don't know what we can do, but I'm going to try and get emails for Judge, US Attorney and Warden as well as BOP and send them a love note.
Anyone who chooses to participate to try to affect outcome will be appreciated by me and I would imagine, the father and family.
Thanks
PS If anyone beats me to finding info, please post.
My advice: Don’t get sentenced to prison because crap happens when you do...
It was Fox’s Gregg Jarrett (an attorney) handling the case. Such a sad story.
I was given a one day furlough from jail to go to my grandmother’s funeral. I just sent a letter the the judge and asked and he granted it.
This is one of the problems that the federalization of crime has caused. The federal sentencing times are several times the magnitude of state sentences and there is absolutely no accountablility for any actions taken by Federal bureaucrats. They are completely immune from public opinion.
Is this a different article than what was posted a few hours ago? I thought they allowed him to visit his daughter?
They already bent the rules for him to visit her three times, I believe.
Sadly, this little girl has no one to blame for this mess but her daddy.
What is he in jail for?
Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992628/posts
–noun 1. a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
—Synonyms 1. commiseration, mercy, tenderness, heart, clemency. See sympathy.
I'm 64 years old; spent 8 years in USAF (18 months in Nam); was a Federal Agent and busted my share of drug users/dealer; am a law and order type; don't do drugs; and also believe in the addage that if you can't do the time, don't do the crime
That said, I'm really surprised at the total lack of empathy that apparently the majority hold for this child and rabid animosity toward the father for his transgressions.
After being around here both lurking and otherwise for many years, I was under the impression that while Freepers were (as I am) Conservatives, I also thought most had a modicum of compassion for their fellow man--especially under circumstances such as this
How can one not be touched by the dying wish of an innocent little girl?
I guess that only the pure and holy deserve compassion; those who have NOT sinned?
Well, being so close to Easter (and Holy Friday) when we believers honored Our Lord for giving his life for us sinners, and if HE can forgive me, I guess I can forgive this father at least to the point of allowing him to be with his daughter as she lays in bed up to her last breath.
God Bless her, her father and all of you.
Don’t do the crime...stupid dad prolly never gave the lil girl a thought before.
For what it’s worth, here are some thoughts on this matter:
1. This little girl was diagnosed with cancer seven years ago, when the Dad was still free, and he made a choice to deal meth. Meth is a vile drug which now is responsible for a large proportion of the most horrendous child abuse and murder occurring now.
2. A conviction of selling meth doesn’t mean he wasn’t also manufacturing it. Many other charges are often plea-bargained in these cases.
3. The father has had several visits with the child. On the last visit, the media showed up, presumably alerted by the family because the prison officials were upset the media was there. Doubtless they feared a tug-of-war in front of the media with “heartless deputies” versus emotional family members.
4. The child is no longer aware of her environment. Articles say she is now unresponsive and the best the family spokesperson can say is he thought she breathed easier when her Dad was there with her. On the other hand, we do not have any idea how long she will continue to hold out. It could be tomorrow. It could be months from now.
5. The child is in a hospice. There are other people there, also dying, also wanting last wishes such as peace and quiet for themselves and their families and not a media circus caused primarily by the family.
6. It may indeed appear heartless but I doubt we have the entire story. It appears the family has been demanding either a pardon or clemency, or a transfer to a work-release program where Jason could live at home until just recently. The request to allow him there just as she dies is perhaps a later innovation to increase pressure on the prison officials.
7. It is a rule of law that tough cases make bad law, meaning if we rule on emotions only we usually screw up royally because it sets a bad precedent. I sympathize with those urging people to concentrate solely on the child but I also know the law has to concentrate on the offender and the rules. If he does not qualify for the extraordinary rule on releases or transfers, there just might be a reason why, at least more than some official’s power trip considering the bad press it is garnering.
This is a sad case but I don’t think it is as black and white as any of us think it is. Were we wise as Solomon, perhaps we would have a solution. As it is, we are all reacting based on the media’s template. Why should we trust the media more on this than any other case?
Putting on some flame-proof overalls now. Flame away.
Ah, the father has made several visits to her bedside.....he is a convict and has a price to pay. He has unlimited phone calls, I don’t think he should be released for a “time out”. He was a meth dealer, he destroyed many lives with that.