[Fwd: Re: [Mpls] Judicial Race]]

[Jordan S. Kushner]

Is this message in fact from the judicial candidate, Julie Delgado O'Neil? 
I ask for two reasons:  1) there are several obvious grammatical/spelling 
errors; and more importantly, 2) the message states specific plans on how 
the candidate would handle cases in drug court, which contradicts a 
statement on her website that she will not discuss disputed legal and 
political issues during her campaign.
If the below message is in fact from Julie, it will assist me in going from 
undecided to voting for her opponent because I believe it is opportunistic 
propoganda to refer to Drug Court as a "revolving door."  A study published 
in the Strib indicated that people convicted in drug court ultimately do go 
to prison in at least as high percentages after failing treatment or 
probation.  The failure rate for drug treatment is extremely high, and 
several chances may be necessary for someone to overcome addiction.  More 
effort at treatment is still a far better option than prison for behavior 
that should generally not even be a crime.

Jordan Kushner
works downtown

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WizardMarks" <wizardmarks at earthlink.net>
To: "mpls issues" <mpls at mnforum.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 8:50 PM
Subject: [Fwd: Re: [Fwd: Re: [Mpls] Judicial Race]]


>I received this information from judicial candidate Julie Delgado O'Neil 
>with the request to pass it on to listers. WizardMarks, Central
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> Yes, I want to not be part of the "revolving door" as individuals/citizens 
> of Hennepin County refer to Drug Court.  However, I also want to help the 
> defendant if he needs and wants to be helped.  I am willing to work with 
> those so as to help those individuals become better productive citizens 
> and make the neighborhoods/communities of Minneapolis a safe haven. 
> However, despite the fact that I want to resolve cases to the betterment 
> of our communities, I also plan to "CUT MY LOSES" when I have a defendant 
> who is not amenable to probation.  Do The Crime, Do The Time.  Again, I 
> intent to make tough, ethical decisions with fairness and compassion. 
> Impartiality, accountability, diligence, and respect are cornerstones to 
> my campaign.   Please forward this message to the citizens of Minneapolis. 
> For more information about me please go to my website:
>    www.julie4judge.com
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