Pubdate: Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Source: Tennessean, The (TN)
Copyright: 2003 The Tennessean
Contact:  http://www.tennessean.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/447
Author: Stacy Harris

JUDGE SHOULDN'T HAVE DISMISSED CHARGES

To the Editor:

Shame on Warren County General Sessions Judge Larry Ross for undermining 
the authority and integrity of the Warren County Sheriff's Department by 
dismissing Bonnaroo-related marijuana and speeding charges before trial. 
(''Judge questions fairness, dismisses cases,'' June 16)

While news reports refer to the charges as ''minor,'' such editorializing 
tends to be viewed through the mirror of one's own experience.

Whether it's jaywalking, drugs or speeding, all laws should be enforced, 
whenever and wherever possible, so long as they're on the books. If the 
laws are arcane or unjust, change them.

Without rules, anarchy prevails.

Stacy Harris

Nashville 37205
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