TULIA VICTIMS OWED

Re: "Tulia drug defendants, county reach deal - Settlement may avert
lawsuits in disputed drug convictions," Thursday news story.

Why should the ability of the county to pay determine the amount paid to
the Tulia defendants? Swisher County needs to first seek the firing of
officials responsible for the hiring and employment of undercover agent Tom
Coleman, and then raise money by whatever means necessary to adequately
compensate the victims of the incompetence of the officials.

Will anyone take Tom Coleman to court?

Bettye Prentice, Richardson