More on how many chances should you get.

Lemondo Simmons kidnapped a couple from Dallas in 1992 and raped the woman. Another man was convicted of the crime and spent 16 years in prison. But then a DNA test cleared him. Because the statute of limitations had run out, Lemondo Simmons confessed to the crime. We had a chance to put him where he belongs again when he was charged with pistol-whipping his uncle on two occasions, but Judge John Creuzot let him go with 10-years deferred adjudication probation. That means he won't have a record if he completes his probation without getting caught.

Simmons told Judge Cruezot that he was trustworthy and did not need to be electronically monitored. Now I can understand him doing that -- what's he got to lose? What I don't understand is that Judge (and I use the term loosely) Cruezot agreed with him. When he kills someone, that person's blood will be on Cruezot's hands.

Then there's the case of Kenneth Brandon Bain. He ran over two people and killed them while he was DUI. He got only 2 years in prison. Of course, in Texas, 2 years doesn't mean 2 years. Anyway, Bain says he doesn't have a problem with drugs or alcohol. He said the accident was a "childish mistake." Life is cheap!

"Man gets no prison time." The Dallas Morning News; December 18, 2009; p. 1B.
"Sentence upsets victims' families." The Dallas Morning News; December 18, 2009; p. 1B.

What's wrong with this picture?

Did you know that illegal aliens pay in-state tuition at Texas colleges and universities? A U.S. citizen from Oklahoma or Louisiana or any of the other states must pay out-of-state tuition. But if you have no business being here or attending school here in the first place, instead of getting deported, you get a great big tuition break. Is there something kind of loopy about that?

"Illegal immigrants' tuition rate challenged." The Dallas Morning News; December 17, 2009; p. 3A.

Stupid Criminals

This is a horrific story; however, it ends in a bit of poetic justice. An SMU student was abducted and raped by three men in December. They took her to the Fair Park area of Dallas, blindfolded her, and dumped her out of the car. Passing motorists saw her and phoned police.

Now here comes the poetic justice part. Her attackers have been arrested. How did they find them so quickly? The rapists used the victim's cellphone, and law enforcement was able to triangulate the signal and track them down. Incidentally, they are all three illegals.

"Police: Rape suspect used victim's phone." The Dallas Morning News; December 11, 2009; p. 1A.

How many chances do you get?

Harold Cornish used to work for the Dallas Police Department. In 1988, he was fired for sexual harassment, but the dismissal was later reduced to a 3-month suspension. In 1989, he was fired for disobeying a direct order, discourtesy and insubordination, but the dismissal was later reduced to a 5-day suspension. In 1999, he was fired for pulling a motorist's hair and lying. In 2003, he was hired as a police officer by the Lancaster ISD. But that was cut short by district policy that required the police chief to get school board approval before any hire. Cornish sued the district for discrimination and a hostile work environment and got the job back. In December, Cornish was arrested for beating one of the LISD students. It's unclear whether or not he's been suspended, fired, or had any other action from the district taken against him as a result of this incident. Wonder how many more chances he gets?

"School officer arrested in beating of student." The Dallas Morning News; December 12, 2009; p. 9B.

Awwww - that's not so bad.

Wonder how bad you have to be to be sentenced to more than probation? Shirley Hughes and her daughter, Tammie Lewis, hired a man to kill her husband. The man turned them in. Hughes, received 5 years deferred adjudication probation, meaning she won't even have a criminal record if she manages to not get caught violating the terms of the probation.

Here's the kicker -- the stupid husband took her back and they are now living together.

"Wife who tried to hire killer gets probation." The Dallas Morning News; December 12, 2009; p. 2B.

We don't care if you're corrupt.

Despite all the publicity about what a corrupt organization ACORN is, and despite the congressional vote to cut off all funding to ACORN, Federal Judge Nina Gershon has ruled that we must continue to funnel money to these crooks. December 11, Gershon said in her ruling that it is in the public's interest for the community group to continue receiving federal funding. I don't know about you, but I can't see how it's in my interest at all. In fact, I resent my hard-earned money being used to rig elections, teach people how to scam the welfare system, and provide covers for people bringing in underage illegals for prostitution.

ACORN claims that Congress' decision to cut off their funds was unconstitutional because they were punitively targeted. My goodness! Since when did it become unconstitutional to say we're not going to bilk the taxpayers for this shady operation? And maybe they wouldn't have been "targeted" if they were a legitimate group.

Nina Gershon needs to be removed from the bench!

"Judge rejects fund cutoff to ACORN." The Dallas Morning News; December 12, 2009; p. 4A.

Awwwww - isn't that sweet?

I never thought I'd see the day, but I have to give Marion Barry a pat on the back. He's about as sleazy and crooked as they come, but he has taken a stand contrary to politically correct protocol.

The Washington, D.C. City Council voted on December 15 to legalize gay marriage. The bill passed 11-2 with two of the members saying, "I do," when called upon for their votes. Hooray for Marion Barry who rejoined with, "I don't," when his turn came around.

So we'll hear the old, "Why are heteros so afraid of gay marriage" argument again. Here's one reason. The Archdiocese of Washington said it might have to stop providing adoptions and other services because the law would force it to extend benefits to same-sex couples. We are going to hell in a handbasket!

"D.C. backs gay marriage, sends plan to Congress." The Dallas Morning News; December 16, 2009; p. 4A.