Pubdate: Tue, 20 Jan 2004
Source: Clarion-Ledger, The (MS)
Copyright: 2004 The Clarion-Ledger
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Author: Wirt A. Yerger Jr.
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MELTON WAS A SUCCESSFUL CRUSADER

Haley Barbour is off to a good start and should be a great governor
for Mississippi. All of his appointees seem to be capable
individuals.

However, Haley Barbour has fired one of Mississippi's most genuine
heroes. Frank Melton has given many of us hope in the battle against
crime and drug addiction.

It has been insinuated that some law enforcement officials were
admonishing the governor to fire Melton. Whoever those people are
should have the courage to identify themselves.

Frank Melton has been an independent, nonpartisan crusader trying to
do what is right in a battle, which affects many Mississippians. He is
the most colorblind individual I have been privileged to know.
Melton's success far outweighs that of any of his predecessors. The
drug dealers are undoubtedly celebrating.

Wirt A. Yerger Jr.

Jackson
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