Do unto others, then split

"Do unto others, then split!"

That was the philosophy of the '60s hippy and the Charles Manson killing gang, which so outrageously practiced it to the hilt, during its horrendously vicious murder spree -- resulting in dishing out cruel and unusual punishment to 11 innocent victims.

Thanks to the RJ's revelation: "Helter Skelter haunts family 40 years later," on the front page of the Aug. 8 edition, common folks can get an enlightening insight as to the changes that have taken place in our judicial system since that senseless episode.

Four of the convicted savage killers originally were sentenced to death by way of the gas chamber. But over the years, thanks to liberal judges -- all four sentences were commuted to life. A reasonable common-sense question: How come?

In 1935, a gunman pointed his weapon at President Roosevelt but missed and killed a man standing next to him. Four weeks later the killer was executed by hanging. Lord have mercy.

It is not a best kept secret the notorious Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is the most liberal of all our judiciary, and to think its members are for life appointees should give every taxpayer the jitters knowing those birds are forcing cruel and unusual punishment against all of us.

For example: removing God from the Pledge of Allegiance; legislating from the bench that the gas chamber was cruel and unusual punishment; then after giving their blessing for lethal injections, they are now bent on claiming (the injection) is too harsh for convicted and vicious killers; granting stays of executions for the 676 current appellants on California's Death Row; and on and on.

Instead of legalizing the United States Constitution -- which is the greatest document ever devised by man -- this gang is legalizing crime. So we tax-slaves are being forced to pay for our own enslavement, and to be sentenced to a life of fear.

Moreover, life in prison certainly has its perks that some of our homeless and helpless people would envy. As the article indicates, some of the released female gangsters have given birth to babies fathered by their imprisoned soul mates -- under what section of the Constitution are conjugal visits permitted?

It is hoped Judge Sotomayor will defuse my anxiety -- re: her use of the word empathy.

The citizens of California are exemplary victims of the empathy for criminals, which the leftist/liberals on the Ninth have showered them with. Will she show empathy and sympathize with victims of mass murders in the future by ruling that, yes, they were recipients of cruel and unusual punishment?

The old adage of the inmates are running the asylum is truer today than ever before. Yet smiley-faced slick politicians who've promised us change have already usurped many of cherished freedoms with rapid-fire aplomb.

It is possible liberalism is a viral mental disorder for which practitioners are unable to distinguish right from wrong? Hmmmmm.

"DIRTY VINCE" BOGDAN

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It was around 8 p.m., Aug. 5. I could have sworn my husband had suffered a stroke.

His eyes were glazed, he could not speak, and his skin was flushed. Of course I dialed 911 immediately. Two amazing paramedics arrived within minutes (although it seemed like hours) and took complete charge. Not only were they extremely capable, they were very compassionate and reassuring.

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My husband is 68 years old. If President Obama's health care plan is passed by Congress, will my husband still be eligible for paramedic services and other life-sustaining measures?

GERI CISARIK

Re: Speed trap

Take it from me, Mr. Alexander, Pahrump is not a "speed trap."

Unfortunately, it has become the norm for people to place the blame on others rather than take responsibility for their own actions.

That being said, you have only yourself to blame for the "ruined" evening you and your grandniece experienced. You made the decision to exceed the speed limit, then got upset because you got caught and were issued a ticket.

It doesn't matter that it was a "whopping six mph over the limit -- the point is, you broke the law.

Be honest -- perhaps this isn't the first time you have driven over the limit but because you stated "you are a citizen in immaculate standing," it's probably the first time you got caught where a ticket was issued.

Contrary to what you obviously think, not only is speeding not a trivial matter but the deputy was doing exactly what we pay him to do -- protect our citizens from yet another driver who has decided the posted speed limit does not pertain to him.

Did you stop to think about the consequences if you were involved in an accident caused by your going 51 mph? Could it have been prevented if you had been going the posted limit of 45 mph?

In answer to your question -- yes, as far as I am concerned, this is exactly the kind of law enforcement we need and want not only in Nye County, but especially in Pahrump.

I would love to see more NCSO cars patrolling our roads, especially Highway 160. Drivers race up behind others and with horns blaring and a finger given (I'm sure you know of which one I speak), they zoom past with no regard for others.

Thank you Dep. G. Cortin, for doing your job. I certainly hope the judge who hears this case backs up your decision to issue the ticket(s) and imposes the necessary fine.

Lastly, Mr. Alexander, as the wife of a retired police sergeant, I hope your attitude toward our law enforcement personnel changes. They put their lives on the line for us every day. They need our support, not our disdain.

BARB JORGENSEN

Who's immaculate?

Reference is made to Mr. David Alexander's letter that appeared on Aug. 12 in the Pahrump Valley Times.

Mr. Alexander claims his and his grandniece had their evening ruined when he was stopped and given a speeding ticket by the sheriff's office.

Mr. Alexander goes on to explain that even though he was breaking the law, it was a matter so trivial and insignificant, it falls off the scale.

Instead of blaming the sheriff's office for ruining your grandniece's evening, you should be the one apologizing to her for your insignificant behavior.

You also stated you were a citizen in immaculate standing. Looks to me like you are a citizen who thinks the laws don't apply to him.

JOHN A. BALL