(Mike Huckabee's) Statement Regarding Washington State Slayings

mikehuckabee.com ^ | 11-29-2009 | Mike Huckabee

[Gordon Greene]

"The senseless and savage execution of police officers in Washington State has saddened the nation, and early reports indicate that a person of interest is a repeat offender who once lived in Arkansas and was wanted on outstanding warrants here and Washington State. The murder of any individual is profound tragedy, but the murder of a police officer is the worst of all murders in that it is an assault on every citizen and the laws we live within.

Should he be found to be responsible for this horrible tragedy, it will be the result of a series of failures in the criminal justice system in both Arkansas and Washington State. He was recommended for and received a commutation of his original sentence from 1990, making him parole eligible and was paroled by the parole board once they determined he met the conditions at that time. He was arrested later for parole violation and taken back to prison to serve his full term, but prosecutors dropped the charges that would have held him. It appears that he has continued to have a string of criminal and psychotic behavior but was not kept incarcerated by either state. This is a horrible and tragic event and if found and convicted the offender should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our thoughts and prayers are and should be with the families of those honorable, brave, and heroic police officers."

[Professional]

When a person is sentenced to jail, it is such a joke. WHen nobody is watching, the govt quietly lets the evil people back into society.

We check the sex offender registry in my household often. It is beyond frightening to see how many live within 1 mile of elementary schools.

If you have not checked into your local area, do so. It is a public access thing, so there is no cost or complication. Our site posts pictures, and man oh man are they creepy.

My wife says she’s seen a level 3 in our neighborhood routinely, walking a little fluffy dog... We suspect that is bait.

[buccaneer81]

I don’t see where he is really taking any responsiblity for his own actions in this.

You're right. He's passing the buck.

Huck's out of luck. Dead as a duck. Stuck in the muck. Sure does suck (for him.)

[Yaelle]

I am just not seeing the sentiment that belongs in there:

“If this murderer has committed this heinous crime of killing 4 brave police officers today, then I stand responsible, among others, and my entire being is filled with bitter regret for what I have done. I pray the families will one day find it in their hearts to somehow forgive me for his tragic mistake.”

[amom]

"...He was recommended for and received a commutation of his original sentence from 1990..."

Who does the recommending in these cases? Anyone know?

[Gordon Greene]

More like 1100. That was just up to 2004. Here's the original link...

[Yaelle]

He can’t even admit to making the decision to grant clemency; in fact he’s lying by omission when he claims the parole board released him.

This was so important it bore repeating.

[jennyjenny]

It’s despicable, actually. I always had a bad gut feeling about his guy, but I guess am surprised by him taking the time to point the finger at everyone else. Everyone but him. I don’t want to see or hear anything from him again.

[smokingfrog]

yup!

[jennyjenny]

Geez. I wonder where they all are now?

[Outlaw Woman]

He was recommended for and received a commutation of his original sentence from 1990, making him parole eligible and was paroled by the parole board once they determined he met the conditions at that time...

There's absolutely no admittance of any involvement but instead, shifting responsibility. MH knows he's in for a thrashing and is doing a tap dance to try to prevent it.

[katiekins1]

a person of interest

In other words, a *SUSPECT* in the murders of 4 police officers. Sadly, a Mea Culpa will never happen.

[Brytani]

Remind me, if I ever lose my mind and decide to go on a crime spree, make sure I head to Arkansas!!!

And people wanted this guy to run the country?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[Krankor]

He was recommended for and received a commutation of his original sentence from 1990
It's phrased as if a computer or Magic 8 Ball made the decision.

[kcvl]

Not Huck’s fault, nothing ever is. /s

[jennyjenny]

Yep. Pointing his finger in about 20 different directions. It tells me something about a guy who feels he had to get his CYA statement out so quickly after this horrible tragedy, and the child that was raped by this monster!@#*#&#&#! Dang! I'm so angry about this!

[Kickass Conservative]

Looks like Mississippi has it figured out.

[tubebender]

Now that is a hard fact to deny when it’s highlighted in that manner...

[icwhatudo]

This is not the first-Its happened before!!!

http://www.freedomslighthouse.com/2009/11/man-wanted-in-washington-police.html

[Yaelle]

"People, settle down. My political career is only beginning. I'm not actually soft on crime. I just (sob) believe in FORGIVENESS. Everyone (sniff) deserves a second chance! Plus, no one knows whether this gentleman committed this horrific crime. And if we don't find him (David, not NOW, I'm giving a press conference! What? Oh, keep him in the shed out back --whoops! I mean keep IT in the shed out back!), now where were we? Since we may never, ever know if this man is innocent, it behooves everyone to forget about what happened in Arkansas years ago, and focus on other things. My new book, for instance..."

[DoughtyOne]

Wow.