Editor:
I want to thank Heather Lewis, Patricia Robbins and Don Etnier for revealing the hysteria of the Republican Party elite over the results of their county assembly. They fear losing political power and favors as rank and file Republicans reclaim their party and choose competent candidates who represent a broader constituency.
Ms. Lewis, Larrie and Pat Rules daughter, rightly acknowledged Jim Wilsons hard work on her sisters case and his excellent results. Youre right: No other DA would have, or should have, directed so many resources into a single post conviction motion. Rather than assigning the case to a deputy, Jim spent countless hours working on that case, while neglecting his primary responsibilities. An independent DA guarantees cronyism will be minimized. I have never criticized Jims legal abilities, but I have criticized the cronyism that evolved over his first years in office and the detrimental effects to the evenhanded administration of justice within the office as a result of that cronyism. Jim knew exactly how I felt about this. We were friends for 18 years; he worked for me off and on for 12 years; and Jim Wilson always had a job with me when he needed it. And, yes, I worked for Jim until I resigned in 2007.
Ms. Robbins thought a police officers refusal to sign Wasleys petition intimidation, not an informed decision. No one works more closely with the DA than law enforcement. That officers actions speak volumes about the opinions of those who know Wasleys work best.
Mr. Etnier, a precinct captain, continues to spew vitriol about his partys duly nominated DA candidate as well as at anyone who disagrees with him. What ever happened to Reagans 11th Commandment?
Finally, my criticism of Wasley is not partisan or personal. I dont care what party the DA belongs to and I dont need a job. Montezuma County is my home. I want a competent DA for our district. We deserve one and Wasley is not that man.
Mac Myers
Mancos
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