'Jail Time For Muffin Prank'

WHY SUCH DISRESPECT FOR VICTIMS, LAW, PUBLIC?

This James Ragland column reeks with disrespect for the victims, the
police, federal officials involved in the investigation and the
public at large.

The victims deserve the respect of the law by fully prosecuting those
who commit crimes. Our police officers and federal officials deserve
our respect by letting them do their jobs. The public deserves
respect by letting criminals know that our legal system will deliver
punishment to those who do not appreciate that freedom includes
opportunity and responsibility.

Mr. Ragland asserts that no "desire to hurt" was evident. We are all
hurt when we do not respect each other enough to hold accountable
those who would threaten the fabric of our freedom.

Margaret McEwen

Grapevine