Letters to the Editor
Inadequate judge
Thursday, April 5, 2007 — During the past several years, people have experienced what could only be described as an alarming situation in our court system. I can no longer remain silent about this problem and have decided to take this matter to the public’s attention.
The integrity of the 20th Judicial District of Stanly, Anson and Richmond County is in jeopardy. We have a Superior Court Judge who is neither fair nor ethical. We have a seated Judge whose knowledge of the law is deficient.
After researching case histories, I have found that approximately 50 lawyers have appealed his decisions to our Appellate Courts, and in a good number of these cases, the Appellate Courts have ruled that Judge Michael Beale did not know the law, and consequently, they reversed his decision. Can you imagine a Judge who is wrong on the law that many times?
The public who find themselves in a courtroom for whatever reason is certainly entitled to have a judge presiding who is knowledgeable in law and can render a correct decision.
Judge Beale has shown that he has an attitude towards the public that is atrocious and unacceptable. He has proven time and time again that he lacks knowledge and respect for the law. He has served the people of the 20th Judicial District so ineptly that the public should call for his resignation. The people of the 20th Judicial District deserve a more learned and judicious individual than Michael Beale.
They deserve a judge who is competent and understands the laws of our courts. The public deserves the benefit of havin a Judge presiding over their cases who will be fair and honest and who will be without prejudice.
The public deserves the benefit of having a Judge presiding over their cases who will be fair and honest and who will be without prejudice. The public deserves a Judge who is both responsive and responsible to the public which he or she serves.
Susan Drake
Marshville
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Boat safe, boat sober
The end of summer is quickly approaching. One of the last big weekends for boating is the Labor Day holiday.
All of us want to go on the water and have fun with our family and friends, but there are a few things we need to always keep in mind. -
We should be pro-business
The number one priority for politicians and just about anybody to talk about is jobs and the economy. I would like to express my observations on what I believe are pretty strong “anti-business and anti-industry” expressions and actions that are on the local level.
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Many make School Tools Ride successful
A very special thanks to all the Albemarle Police officers who provided traffic control, blocking intersections for our School Tools Ride on Aug. 14.
Officer Kevin Boone, who is a member of Gold Wing Road Riders Associa-tion’s local chapter NC T-2 and a police officer with APD, was instrumental in arranging and coordinating a very smooth, safe ride for our out-of-town visitors. -
Writer seeks donations for Red Bird Mission
Two years ago I had the privilege of visiting the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Ky., a remote region in Kentucky where poverty is a way of life, as is hard work if there is any work.
I saw small houses built way down the embankment off the road insulated with plastic or newspapers or anything to help block out the winter cold. I saw many barefooted children and it was not summer. -
A few tips for hunters
Hunting season is quickly approaching. I’m sure there are a lot of hunters anxious for this season to begin.
As many of you may know there are a few new privileges that are open to the public this season. One is that anyone may hunt with a crossbow. Another is that anyone may hunt on private property on Sunday with a bow and arrow or crossbow (during the designated season). -
Same-sex marriage issue debated
In the Aug. 19 issue of The Stanly News & Press, columnist Stephanie Salter advocates allowing same-sex marriage based on the contention that not doing so violates the “equal protection clause” of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Firefighters, volunteers show great bravery
As a resident of the Kirk Road community, I would like to give credit to the East Side Volunteer Fire Department and to Stanly County EMS for the bravery that was shown on Aug. 7.
Dusty Caviness initially helped save our neighbor Frank’s life by stopping the tractor that had fell on him. This allowed for the firemen to reach him and eventually free him. -
Showing respect in a tragic situation
I want to write to say thank you for the way the front page article was written about Jesse Kidd and the remarks that were made on the editorial page (Our View, Aug. 3). It showed the utmost respect and compassion for the family, as well as those who were there that night helping.
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Though saddened, we say thank you
Over the next few weeks, the Albemarle Christian Bookstore and Hallmark will be closing its doors and will no longer be able to serve the needs of a community that we have loved for many years.
It has been an excruciating decision, but has become one that is unavoidable due to the economic condition facing our country, and more specifically, our county. -
Who was offended?
A recent event in Raleigh has me wondering just what our State Government officials are thinking. And what We the People are allowing to happen.
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