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Paris said on Wednesday, Jan 16 at 4:13 AM
Dear Nah Sayers: If ignorance is bliss than you must be really, really happy! If you were half the person Robert Dewey is than you would be able to comprehend the need to right this wrong. Personally they couldn't compensate me a million dollars a year to take my life and my loved ones away from me. Not to mention sending me to a hell hole for no valid reason and expecting me to come out a sane and seamlessly functioning individual. If the "system" expects people to be accountable for their actions than they too must be so, as well. There is no double standard that is acceptable. Right is Right and Wrong is Wrong. It does not discriminate. While the concerned citizens and tax payers of Colorado are busy voicing their ignorant disdain towards Roberts tragedy that undoubtedly they know literally nothing about their "system" is spending millions on a new blunderous CSPII solitary confinement facility that sits empty. So don't believe everything that you think News Flash You could be wrong
Understanding said on Monday, Jan 14 at 5:05 PM
All you "pull yourself up by the bootstraps and get over it" people are really forgetting one key point that makes it imperative the Dewey get compensation: As a 'lifer' he was denied continued education as he was never expected thought to leave jail. Guess what? This means that he might not have the training that he needs to "go out and get a job like the rest of us." You're forgetting that almost 20 years of HISTORY happened while he had ZERO access to the evolving society... all things that you are all taking for granted as you comment on this article. Advancements in technology, machinery, the changed face of industry, the LACK of job opportunities for even highly skilled people. Come on. How about you approach this man who lost 16 FREAKING YEARS of his life with a little more compassion and a little less of the toxic bitterness that is ruining this country from the inside out. It's not the govt. that's the problem. It's US. Wrap your head around that and move on.
reality check said on Monday, Jan 14 at 5:37 AM
So all those millions of dollars (236 million to be exact)that they were funded to be able to have good "training and experience" to prosecute the people who are guilty has gone real wrong and they have prosecuted the innocent. We are held accountable for our actions when we make mistakes.How come the government doesn't have to? I have never seen them turn their heads on a criminal and say "Oh well they were wrong.... no consequences for that guy!" This man should be compensated, bottom line and as for luck thank God he had some! But not nearly enough,not 16 years enough. I suggest you read more about him he's not bitter he is not not upset he has used it as a learning experience and I look up to him, because I would be so disgusted with our system, more so then I already am.
Concerned citizen said on Wednesday, Jan 9 at 9:26 PM
Great job at avoiding what I had to say disgusted. We are going to have to agree is disagree. I'm not going to convinced I'm at all responsible as a taxpayer for this guys life.
Disgusted said on Wednesday, Jan 9 at 5:54 PM
I would hardly call 16 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit "lucky." And yes, concerned citizen it is your responsibility to resolve this situation when you and the other voters in this armpit supported corrupt officials and refused to break the "tyranny of two" system that mismanage The Peoples Republic of Mesa County so that democracy would have a chance.
Concerned citizen said on Wednesday, Jan 9 at 5:05 PM
Hey Grumpyiam and Disgusted, if you two care so much why don't you pay for this guy. Fact is before DNA technology was available many people were wrongfully accused. I feel for this guy but its not my responsibilty as a tax payer to fix his problems. His family and friends should help him. And the wrong done to him was fixed, he was released from prison and he should count himself lucky.
Disgusted said on Wednesday, Jan 9 at 7:24 AM
Amen, grumpyiam. The taxpayers need to call it a "stupid tax" for voting in the same tired hacks who so mismanage The Peoples Republic of Mesa County and allow this culture of governmental corruption to continue. This is the true cost of the "good ol boy" network and it cannot be measured in dollars.
grumpyiam said on Wednesday, Jan 9 at 4:35 AM
He needs to be compensated even today this county wrongfully convicts people with no consequences the police lie the prosecutors falsify evidence, lie to the judge to keep the truth out of the courtroom and intimidate witnesses to testify or they offer plea bargins to those who will testify and juries need to use some comon sense if a criminal is facing a long prison sentence he is going to do or say whatever to reduce his time... Until its happened to you dont judge this mans actions again. If you were kidnapped or someone in your family was and they held u locked away for 16 YEARS are you saying when you finally succeeded in finding a way to get away that you would return home with the attitude you want him to have that you wouldnt want the people that did this to you to be held responsible for what they did to you you know you would. sorry to tell you but it is the taxpayers problem this happenes because we allow it to happen.
Concerned citizen said on Wednesday, Jan 9 at 2:25 AM
It's to bad what happened to this guy, but it shouldn't be up to tax payers to give him anything. He needs to go and find a job like everyone else and get on with his life. If you know him Sue, why don't you help him out.
Sue said on Tuesday, Jan 8 at 11:40 PM
I know this guy and he was innocent from the beginning. He wasn't even in the vicinity! He was framed and then, all these years later, without any rehabilitation, or way to start over, they just dumped him on the street! The State needs to take care of him in some way!
Concerned citizen said on Tuesday, Jan 8 at 6:20 PM
To amazed, I'd be happy I was released. The problem is that everyone is out to make a quick buck. Then they get organizations like the ACLU involved which makes things a million times worse.
amazed said on Tuesday, Jan 8 at 3:53 PM
concerned,you would be sue happy to if it was you
Concerned citizen said on Tuesday, Jan 8 at 11:57 AM
This guy should be thanking his lucky stars he was released. What a joke to think he has any grounds to sue. Again everyone is so entitled, but we can thank Obama for that mentality.
OMG! said on Tuesday, Jan 8 at 11:23 AM
Really? I feel he is due something but one must remember previous court records that a CBI Lab Tach testified it was a 45% probability it was Dewey's blood and a jury believed it was him. At that time there was no DNA testing that we have now and thats what Mesa County used to free him. So sue your jurors Dewey they were given the evidence untainted, no conspiring as your crafty lawyer alleges, who believed you were the guilty one.
MONICA said on Tuesday, Jan 8 at 10:39 AM
Robert can never be payed back enough money to heal much loyalty , love and respect <3
Concerned citizen said on Tuesday, Jan 8 at 2:12 AM
Wow!!! Everyone is out for a free buck anymore. Such an litigious and entitled society we have become.
Anonymous said on Monday, Jan 7 at 11:11 PM
krex, hmm. where did you rip this off?
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