As I have said countless times on radio, TV and in print, the extreme and unfair sentencing of Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compeon- and that of Deputy Sheriff Gilmer Hernandez- is not a republican vs. democratic issue. It is not a white vs. Mexican issue- as too often the conversation deteriorates down to- nor is it a liberal vs. conservative issue.
It is an issue of common sense. An issue that should concern all law abiding Americans regardless of their ethnic background or political stripes.
However while republican lawmakers have led the way in demanding a pardon, democratic lawmakers have been deafeningly silent.
Democratic Senator Diane Feinstein of California has been a refreshing exception. Senator Feinstein has said, " I strongly believe that the sentences in this case are too extreme, given the criminal nature of the defendant and his possession of large quantities of drugs. These men were given sentences that some individuals who are convicted of murder wouldn't receive."
Senate Judiciary hearings scheduled by Senator Feinstein to investigate the prosecution of Ramos, Compeon and Hernandez had been scheduled to begin on February 27th. Unfortunately scheduling problems have forced their postponement and a new date should be announced soon.
You are encouraged to continue contacting your local representative and/or the numbers below:
White House Spokesperson Tony Snow: 202-456-2580
White House Comment Line: 202-456-1112
White House Switchboard: 202-456-1414
White House Email: [email protected]
U.S. AttorneyJohnny Sutton: 210-384-7400
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