Editor:
Observing all of the excitement surrounding the district attorney race, I have noticed one thing that causes me concern. From reading letters to the editor and paid advertisements from Russell Wasleys supporters, it is clear that they would have us all believe that there is a vast conspiracy against Mr. Wasley.
First they suggest that members of our local law enforcement are part of a conspiracy to keep him from being elected; now they have accused a local judge of being part of this conspiracy when Wasley was ordered to re-learn the most basic rule of criminal procedure. What concerns me is that instead of taking responsibility and learning from his mistakes, Mr. Wasley and his supporters choose to blame others and distract constituents by crying, Conspiracy! These folks continue to ignore that Mr. Wasley has a well established history of violating basic rules of evidence that includes and precedes his short time in Montezuma County. But instead of accepting valid criticism, Wasley supporters prefer to blame others for the many times he violated his Constitutional oath.
There is some truth in what Wasley supporters say. There is truth in the accusation that many law enforcement, local judges and victim advocate groups are interested in seeing Mr. Wasley lose this election. But doesnt that speak volumes about the competency and qualifications of Mr. Wasley by those who would know best? I suggest that voters take notice of these professional opinions.
Maybe Mr. Wasley and his supporters think that our law enforcement is good enough to risk their lives on the street, but not good enough to think for themselves when casting their vote? Maybe Mr. Wasley doesnt care to hear from those who protect child victims and remain frustrated with his ineffectiveness. Well, I care. and so should the voters.
I am not looking for a perfect man to serve as district attorney, but I am looking for one who has the ability to learn and grow from his mistakes and who is humble enough to accept responsibility. This apparently is not Mr. Wasley.
James Aaron Lewis
Mancos
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