Open Forum

Maybe it's time we elect officials that will actually do something about "repeat offenders," or in other words, people that drink and drive, because until the "law" sees this as a horrible crime it will not ever change. It's OK to drink because your parents can, or to let your children have parties (I know a lot of names but police don't care). Why was this guy even out again is the question?

What bar served him?

We are so hard to convict and go after the meth drug dealers so I want you to ask the police, "Why is it so hard to convict a drunken driver or to put him behind bars for a very long time?"

The system sees how hard drugs are on our community but what about the poor families that are devastated for their entire life? And I think also, find out who was serving alcohol to that guy along with his passengers. It makes me sick.

How many more lives will fall to people that get on our roads and kill? That should be a mandatory life sentence. This guy even had a history!

Dianne Hamdorf

Baxter

The consequences of a crime

On Monday of this week someone came into our house and stole my musical instruments and other items. One was my guitar and the other was a banjo. I just wanted this person to know that I used those items for church twice a week, playing in a church band, and singing with kids. I can no longer do that now thanks to you. The digital camera was used to take pictures of those kids in church, and take pictures of my own kids, which I can no longer do, thanks to you.

The ring and pendant that you took was a gift from my husband for 10 years of marriage. I can no longer wear them thanks to you taking them.

The clarinet was mine and to be handed down to my daughter when she could start playing. I can no longer give her that opportunity, thanks to you.

I would appreciate it if you would return my items to me. I will not ask any questions, I just want them back.

Melissa Raddatz

Rural Brainerd