TWO VIEWS ON ACQUITTAL OF BILL ROMANOWSKI

I am relieved that Denver Broncos linebacker Bill Romanowski has been
acquitted of charges of "illegally" obtaining prescription diet pills.

First of all, Romanowski did nothing illegal. We're talking about legal
prescription drugs, and phentermine is not one of the drugs banned by the
NFL. Romanowski and his doctor, both charged with "conspiracy," are guilty
of nothing other than a mutual agreement, at worst, to use a name other
than his own to protect his privacy while taking diet pills to suppress his
appetite.

If this is a crime worthy of nine years of jail time (the amount of jail
time Romanowski could have received had he been convicted), then at least
half of the country should be in jail. Who, at one time or another in their
life, hasn't either taken a prescription pill from a friend or family
member, or given one, for allergies or sinus infections or even just a bad
headache?

Second, even if this were illegal, it is comparable to all the antiquated
laws that no one ever bothers to enforce, like the laws relating to sexual
behavior behind closed doors or against someone wearing green shoes, for
that matter.

Third, the charges against his wife are laughable, at best, and need to be
dropped immediately.

Last, but certainly not least, whoevermade the decision to ruin these good
people's names should be prosecuted for defamation of character and
slander, and should never be allowed to practice law again.

It's time to take a stand against these kind of crusaders and bullies.

Jim Thigpen

Denver

Justice? What a farce. Everyone knew Bill Romanowski would get off
scot-free. Hey, Castle Rock, save your taxpayer dollars. Julie will be
given probation anyway. Save your time and money. A common nobody would be
convicted on the spot. What a joke!

Vincent Sandoval

Denver