To whom it may concern,
This administration has consistently stressed that it is more concerned with moving forward then it is with dwelling in the past. While this has translated into positive actions to undo poor policies of the previous administration, it also means that all the crimes perpetrated in this time will effectively be swept under the rug. When the Justice Department withdrew its indictment of Senator Stevens, it denied the public the ability to hold its leaders accountable. With this dangerous precedent set, those responsible for crimes and negligence in the recent past, from the infamous to the minutiae, can now breathe easier. What was the real motivation to drop all the charges for a former Senator who was found guilty for abusing his power and influence?
GUNNAR HAND, AICP
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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This case likely had a significant impact on the results of the election in Alaska and I believe that Stevens did abuse his power and influence to serve his own interests. However, misconduct by prosecutors (and the FBI) cannot be tolerated any more than the flippant disregard for ethics among senators. We all must elevate civility in this country so this type of behavior is no longer tolerated or awarded with another election win. Elected officials have a responsibility to treat their position with the respect and dignity that each person represented deserves. Don't run again, Stevens, your political career is OVER.
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