Post by Todd B on Feb 19, 2009 15:06:33 GMT -5
The article below describes what can only be referred to as one of the deleted scenes from "Dumb and Dumber-er". 
Sheesh..... Now people will truly believe that Ida stands for "I-Duh!".
Let's all just be thankful that the weapon was a fake.
monroenews.com/article/20090219/NEWS01/102199946
3 suspects face felony charges in botched pharmacy robberies
by Ray Kisonas , last modified February 19. 2009 11:49AM
The three men accused of trying to rob two pharmacies and making a bomb threat at a Monroe high school as a diversion have no jobs, no incomes and were in trouble with the law before, it was revealed in court on Wednesday.
Jason Zabawa, 26, of Ida; Thomas Derbeck, 27, of LaSalle, and Christopher Young, 24, of Toledo - each shackled and dressed in striped jail uniforms - took turns standing before a judge to face felony charges and explain their situations.
"I've lived in Monroe County my whole life," Mr. Derbeck told First District Judge Mark S. Braunlich in an apparent effort to receive a lower bond. "I had a felony before, and I did appear. I would appear."
But Monroe County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jack Simms urged the judge to issue high bonds. He said the three men are in big legal trouble and are certain to face prison time.
While each was charged with one count of assault with intent to rob, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, more charges are coming.
"They did so many things we couldn't keep up," Mr. Simms said in court. "I can promise you there's more to come. This is just the beginning. It's gonna get worse and it's not gonna get better."
The defendants were issued bonds of between $200,000 and $250,000 and, when they could not post them, were remanded in the county jail.
The three are accused of concocting a plan to rob the Professional Village Pharmacy on N. Monroe St. of Oxycontin, an addictive pain killing drug. Monroe County sheriff's investigators said they first called in a bomb threat at St. Mary Catholic Central High School to create a diversion.
But the would-be robbers' plan didn't work out quite well, and they fled the pharmacy without any drugs. In fact, they ended up paying for some snacks.
Later in the day, they allegedly looked for another pharmacy to rob in Dundee but discovered it had been closed.
Then, detectives said, the men turned their attention to the Professional Village Pharmacy on Lewis Ave. in Ida. But the plan was foiled again, and the three were arrested inside a car in a nearby lot. A toy gun used in the stickups was recovered.
Mr. Zabawa stood before the judge and said he hasn't had a job since August. The judge wondered about a $315 fine the defendant never paid for a previous driving while license suspended conviction.
"I can't afford it," he told the judge. "I have bills to pay."
His attorney, Jeffrey Osment of Monroe, stood next to him and told Judge Braunlich that his client was cooperative with police and would be at court proceedings. But Mr. Simms said the charge was too serious.
"He must go to prison - no ifs, ands or buts," Mr. Simms said. "He's just in an awful lot of trouble."
Mr. Young also had a previous legal matter that needed to be cleared up. He had pleaded guilty in April to possessing marijuana but never returned for his sentence. The judge wondered why.
"I wasn't guilty," Mr. Young said. "I didn't want to be behind bars."
"I need something more than that," Judge Braunlich answered. Then he reminded Mr. Young that the marijuana sentence carried a penalty of fines and costs, and not jail.
But that was then.
"You're no longer a candidate for fines and costs," Judge Braunlich told him.
Mr. Young told the judge he lived with his parents and his only possessions included a six-year-old car and some hunting rifles, but he was planning to hire an attorney.
Mr. Derbeck, who previously was convicted of possession of a controlled substance, asked for a court-appointed attorney because he had few possessions and no source of income while living with his fiancee in LaSalle.
"How long has your fiancee been supporting you?" the judge asked without receiving an answer.
A preliminary examination for the three has been set for 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
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a loved one,
I would suggest you stop reading then. I would say that I am a "sinner" by your assumedly "Christian" definition. However, I am NOT a "sinner" according to the legal definition. I have never broken state or federal law, nor do I plan to. The gentlemen that attempted to steal are old enough to know that stealing is unacceptable. Not only did they attempt to steal, the called in a phony bomb threat to create chaos so they could get away with their grand scheme. The only bad part about the impending prison sentence is that tax payers will end up footing the bill anyways, whether they are in jail or on welfare.
-- Posted by Jeff on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:47 pm EST [report this comment]
The fact is Thomas didn't choose to get hooked or start on these drugs, the doctors prescribed them to him for a physical handicap. When he tried to get help, They increased his dosage to basically push him under the rug. Get it straight.
-- Posted by another loved one on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:45 pm EST [report this comment]
I have known Thomas for many years through school and has been selling drugs for years! Heck , he was known to brag about it. Thomas never respected anyone I've ever known. He only wanted something to do with you if he could gain something from you. Open your eyes, Thomas has hung with the wrong crowd for a long time. These are not opinions, these a facts about Thomas.
He's a grown man, he knew what he was doing was wrong from beginning to end. I'm sure he was "under the influence" but come on. If the family knew that he was having issues why wasn't someone there helping him? I'm not asking you to air the family's dirty, just sit back and think about things. Remember you are on here putting the laundry out to dry.
Something more serious could have happened also. What if someone really did get hurt? It could have been Thomas or one of the other guys, the employees at the pharmacies or God forbid a child. How could you ask people to not form an opionion about this? That were many things at stake here.
-- Posted by JLS on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:42 pm EST [report this comment]
I'm sick of reading all of these comments. All of you non-sinners cast the first stone.
-- Posted by a loved one on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:33 pm EST [report this comment]
I've never understood the whole "disease" aspect of drugs. I mean, this so-called disease didn't spur you on to start using, did it? I will claim ingnorance here, but it seems to me like the choice was made to begin using in the first place. I understand it is not easy to stop once the choice has been made. But I wouldn't call this a disease. Again, I have no experience here, just my opinion. Perhaps I am wrong and I am fine with that.
Another point I would like to make is putting myself in the shoes of these "fine" young men. The choice was made to not acquire any discernable skills to make themselves productive members of society. I am assuming that they chose to not attend college. I will also assume they chose not to apply themselves in high school. Hence, no skills, no careers, no income, now what? Well, had I found myself in this predicament, I guess the only "out" I would see for myself would be the military. I think the military is an excellent career choice for folks who need the discipline and direction in their lives. But, in asking what others would do, you are assuming everyone has the same level of ambition for their lives. This is clearly a bad assumption.
-- Posted by Jeff on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:32 pm EST [report this comment]
to SA thomas and chris were dope pushers I see that as worse than a person addicted. And these boys were not homelees by far they just chose not to take the help. now the families suffer.
-- Posted by k on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:25 pm EST [report this comment]
All actions have repercussions, to this these young men are going to realize as they are moved through the system and pay the penalty for their actions. However, many are quick to judge people by calling them losers. I would like to express a few things:
1. Children with no respect for authority and who are anti-social tend to grow up in households without rules and without parents. These types of personality traits are a product of environment.
2. Drug addiction is a disease. People make really bad decisions because of their addictions. You cannot always help someone with an addiction, they need to learn to help themselves overcome these issues. Many times, the repercussions of actions like these robberies are the catalyst they need to make significant changes in their lifestyles. Hopefully, they will be able to overcome these things and come out of this situation with a better perspective and healthier decision making abilities.
3. With the current state of affairs, ie the economy. We're going to be seeing a lot of actions like this. Sometimes from people that you least expect. I know that I would do WHATEVER it takes to put food on the table and support my family.
I work in a homeless shelter. This means that I work with people that have mental health problems, drug addictions, are ex-convicts, or have just made bad decisions throughout their lives. But they are all people, people that are trying to make the most of where their lives have taken them and working hard to change. I think we should all be a little bit more understanding of people's faults in this matter. Put yourself in their shoes. What would you do?
-- Posted by SA on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:20 pm EST [report this comment]
Lasaller,
It appears that the defendant is NOT succeeding as a criminal. Some people just can't do anything right...
-- Posted by Jeff on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:20 pm EST [report this comment]
thomas was a successfull lead singer in a band that played locally . Scary hunh? And at the same time he was selling and pushing drugs right under Our noses. The families are the ones suffering here. makes me sick to my stomach.
-- Posted by k on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:20 pm EST [report this comment]
KGB,
There should NOT be a comma after dropouts (which, by the way, is NOT hyphenated).
Nice try, though. (notice the comma after try)
These turds got exactly what they deserved. Lock 'em up or ship 'em off to Iraq.
-- Posted by Grammar police on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:39 pm EST [report this comment]
No, my family is crushed right now. I know people were harmed. Read my comment, it explains this. Who is the apple and who is the tree? I don't understand. I just had to get some things off my chest. I'm done now. Oh yeah, I'm his brother, not his sister. I'm done now.
-- Posted by J on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:21 pm EST [report this comment]
At least they weren't living off the system. Glad to see my tax dollars didn't go to supporting those wastes of flesh. I do feel bad for the parents though. I can't imagine supporting my loser son well in to his 20's. I say if they don't want to go to jail, give them a gun, send them to Iraq and bring home 3 of our boys that deserve to be free.
-- Posted by Carl on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:20 pm EST [report this comment]
Andrea is my hero! You go girl!
-- Posted by nad on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:14 pm EST [report this comment]
Hey J,
There should be a comma after drop-outs. Good try though.
-- Posted by KGB on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:12 pm EST [report this comment]
Do you honestly believe because there was no weapon nobody was harmed? Opinion or fact? Isn't one of the guys a REPEAT FELONY OFFENDER? & somebody mentioned something about respect! How pathetic to think it is accepted in your family
-- Posted by andrea villarreal on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:11 pm EST [report this comment]
It's good to see that the apple didnt fall far from the tree! His sister winds up just making fun of others. Good one J. Your parents must be so proud!
-- Posted by barb on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:09 pm EST [report this comment]
Obviously you are all high school drop-outs because the grammer and spelling on these comments are hilarious. Take some English classes.
-- Posted by J on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:07 pm EST [report this comment]
I agree with KDB! My father died of an overdose of prescription pain meds that he obtained illegally. I understand the pain of living with the "devil" as a family member. However, when his actions started affecting the lives of others than thats where it becomes a problem for society. I dont know this guy and I am sorry for his family, but his actions were his! He deserves what he gets, and probably a lot more.
-- Posted by nad on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:06 pm EST [report this comment]
You seemed to have misunderstood what I'm saying. All of these articles have comments talking about the families of these men and all of them are opinions, I'm just stating facts so people are not so ignorant. I understand your concern but I am unaware of any actual weapon or intent to harm anyone. There have been many articles on this and the details are constantly changing. Please reserve your judgement until all the facts have been released. I'm not excusing thier actions, just realize it could happen to anyone's family and God is the only true judge.
-- Posted by J on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:03 pm EST [report this comment]
I remember Thomas from grade school on up. He was a looser in school just like he is now. He had no respect for authority or fellow studends. I am certainly not surprised to hear him succeeding well in society as a criminal!
-- Posted by Lasaller on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 12:53 pm EST [report this comment]
If you were recognizing your family member was in distress, what did you do to help them? It's obvious that you knew they were illegally using prescription drugs, did you report them? Did you force them into rehab?
No? Ergo, you have no business asking for consideration from the public.
-- Posted by La Gente Del Basura on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 12:52 pm EST [report this comment]
What about his respect for my family. My 3 year old is a good girl too! She was in one of the schools that was forced to lock down Tuesday. If anything had happened to her no amount of "I'm sorry" or "he is not an evil person" could have made it ok again. People are given a conscience for a reason and he choose not to listen to his. He chose this lifestyle, it was not forced on him. Pardon my inability to excuse his actions!
-- Posted by KDB on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 12:43 pm EST [report this comment]
I would just like people to have a little more respect for the families of these men. Thomas is my brother and is not an evil person, he has just made some bad decisions lately. I know for a fact he would never intentionally harm anyone. He has just let the devil (drugs) control his life lately. Please have more heart and not be so judgemental because god forbid this happen to your family. It might just be a little differrent then.
-- Posted by j on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 12:31 pm EST [report this comment]
Sheesh..... Now people will truly believe that Ida stands for "I-Duh!".
Let's all just be thankful that the weapon was a fake.
monroenews.com/article/20090219/NEWS01/102199946
3 suspects face felony charges in botched pharmacy robberies
by Ray Kisonas , last modified February 19. 2009 11:49AM
The three men accused of trying to rob two pharmacies and making a bomb threat at a Monroe high school as a diversion have no jobs, no incomes and were in trouble with the law before, it was revealed in court on Wednesday.
Jason Zabawa, 26, of Ida; Thomas Derbeck, 27, of LaSalle, and Christopher Young, 24, of Toledo - each shackled and dressed in striped jail uniforms - took turns standing before a judge to face felony charges and explain their situations.
"I've lived in Monroe County my whole life," Mr. Derbeck told First District Judge Mark S. Braunlich in an apparent effort to receive a lower bond. "I had a felony before, and I did appear. I would appear."
But Monroe County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jack Simms urged the judge to issue high bonds. He said the three men are in big legal trouble and are certain to face prison time.
While each was charged with one count of assault with intent to rob, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, more charges are coming.
"They did so many things we couldn't keep up," Mr. Simms said in court. "I can promise you there's more to come. This is just the beginning. It's gonna get worse and it's not gonna get better."
The defendants were issued bonds of between $200,000 and $250,000 and, when they could not post them, were remanded in the county jail.
The three are accused of concocting a plan to rob the Professional Village Pharmacy on N. Monroe St. of Oxycontin, an addictive pain killing drug. Monroe County sheriff's investigators said they first called in a bomb threat at St. Mary Catholic Central High School to create a diversion.
But the would-be robbers' plan didn't work out quite well, and they fled the pharmacy without any drugs. In fact, they ended up paying for some snacks.
Later in the day, they allegedly looked for another pharmacy to rob in Dundee but discovered it had been closed.
Then, detectives said, the men turned their attention to the Professional Village Pharmacy on Lewis Ave. in Ida. But the plan was foiled again, and the three were arrested inside a car in a nearby lot. A toy gun used in the stickups was recovered.
Mr. Zabawa stood before the judge and said he hasn't had a job since August. The judge wondered about a $315 fine the defendant never paid for a previous driving while license suspended conviction.
"I can't afford it," he told the judge. "I have bills to pay."
His attorney, Jeffrey Osment of Monroe, stood next to him and told Judge Braunlich that his client was cooperative with police and would be at court proceedings. But Mr. Simms said the charge was too serious.
"He must go to prison - no ifs, ands or buts," Mr. Simms said. "He's just in an awful lot of trouble."
Mr. Young also had a previous legal matter that needed to be cleared up. He had pleaded guilty in April to possessing marijuana but never returned for his sentence. The judge wondered why.
"I wasn't guilty," Mr. Young said. "I didn't want to be behind bars."
"I need something more than that," Judge Braunlich answered. Then he reminded Mr. Young that the marijuana sentence carried a penalty of fines and costs, and not jail.
But that was then.
"You're no longer a candidate for fines and costs," Judge Braunlich told him.
Mr. Young told the judge he lived with his parents and his only possessions included a six-year-old car and some hunting rifles, but he was planning to hire an attorney.
Mr. Derbeck, who previously was convicted of possession of a controlled substance, asked for a court-appointed attorney because he had few possessions and no source of income while living with his fiancee in LaSalle.
"How long has your fiancee been supporting you?" the judge asked without receiving an answer.
A preliminary examination for the three has been set for 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
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READER COMMENTS
a loved one,
I would suggest you stop reading then. I would say that I am a "sinner" by your assumedly "Christian" definition. However, I am NOT a "sinner" according to the legal definition. I have never broken state or federal law, nor do I plan to. The gentlemen that attempted to steal are old enough to know that stealing is unacceptable. Not only did they attempt to steal, the called in a phony bomb threat to create chaos so they could get away with their grand scheme. The only bad part about the impending prison sentence is that tax payers will end up footing the bill anyways, whether they are in jail or on welfare.
-- Posted by Jeff on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:47 pm EST [report this comment]
The fact is Thomas didn't choose to get hooked or start on these drugs, the doctors prescribed them to him for a physical handicap. When he tried to get help, They increased his dosage to basically push him under the rug. Get it straight.
-- Posted by another loved one on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:45 pm EST [report this comment]
I have known Thomas for many years through school and has been selling drugs for years! Heck , he was known to brag about it. Thomas never respected anyone I've ever known. He only wanted something to do with you if he could gain something from you. Open your eyes, Thomas has hung with the wrong crowd for a long time. These are not opinions, these a facts about Thomas.
He's a grown man, he knew what he was doing was wrong from beginning to end. I'm sure he was "under the influence" but come on. If the family knew that he was having issues why wasn't someone there helping him? I'm not asking you to air the family's dirty, just sit back and think about things. Remember you are on here putting the laundry out to dry.
Something more serious could have happened also. What if someone really did get hurt? It could have been Thomas or one of the other guys, the employees at the pharmacies or God forbid a child. How could you ask people to not form an opionion about this? That were many things at stake here.
-- Posted by JLS on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:42 pm EST [report this comment]
I'm sick of reading all of these comments. All of you non-sinners cast the first stone.
-- Posted by a loved one on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:33 pm EST [report this comment]
I've never understood the whole "disease" aspect of drugs. I mean, this so-called disease didn't spur you on to start using, did it? I will claim ingnorance here, but it seems to me like the choice was made to begin using in the first place. I understand it is not easy to stop once the choice has been made. But I wouldn't call this a disease. Again, I have no experience here, just my opinion. Perhaps I am wrong and I am fine with that.
Another point I would like to make is putting myself in the shoes of these "fine" young men. The choice was made to not acquire any discernable skills to make themselves productive members of society. I am assuming that they chose to not attend college. I will also assume they chose not to apply themselves in high school. Hence, no skills, no careers, no income, now what? Well, had I found myself in this predicament, I guess the only "out" I would see for myself would be the military. I think the military is an excellent career choice for folks who need the discipline and direction in their lives. But, in asking what others would do, you are assuming everyone has the same level of ambition for their lives. This is clearly a bad assumption.
-- Posted by Jeff on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:32 pm EST [report this comment]
to SA thomas and chris were dope pushers I see that as worse than a person addicted. And these boys were not homelees by far they just chose not to take the help. now the families suffer.
-- Posted by k on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:25 pm EST [report this comment]
All actions have repercussions, to this these young men are going to realize as they are moved through the system and pay the penalty for their actions. However, many are quick to judge people by calling them losers. I would like to express a few things:
1. Children with no respect for authority and who are anti-social tend to grow up in households without rules and without parents. These types of personality traits are a product of environment.
2. Drug addiction is a disease. People make really bad decisions because of their addictions. You cannot always help someone with an addiction, they need to learn to help themselves overcome these issues. Many times, the repercussions of actions like these robberies are the catalyst they need to make significant changes in their lifestyles. Hopefully, they will be able to overcome these things and come out of this situation with a better perspective and healthier decision making abilities.
3. With the current state of affairs, ie the economy. We're going to be seeing a lot of actions like this. Sometimes from people that you least expect. I know that I would do WHATEVER it takes to put food on the table and support my family.
I work in a homeless shelter. This means that I work with people that have mental health problems, drug addictions, are ex-convicts, or have just made bad decisions throughout their lives. But they are all people, people that are trying to make the most of where their lives have taken them and working hard to change. I think we should all be a little bit more understanding of people's faults in this matter. Put yourself in their shoes. What would you do?
-- Posted by SA on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:20 pm EST [report this comment]
Lasaller,
It appears that the defendant is NOT succeeding as a criminal. Some people just can't do anything right...
-- Posted by Jeff on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:20 pm EST [report this comment]
thomas was a successfull lead singer in a band that played locally . Scary hunh? And at the same time he was selling and pushing drugs right under Our noses. The families are the ones suffering here. makes me sick to my stomach.
-- Posted by k on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 2:20 pm EST [report this comment]
KGB,
There should NOT be a comma after dropouts (which, by the way, is NOT hyphenated).
Nice try, though. (notice the comma after try)
These turds got exactly what they deserved. Lock 'em up or ship 'em off to Iraq.
-- Posted by Grammar police on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:39 pm EST [report this comment]
No, my family is crushed right now. I know people were harmed. Read my comment, it explains this. Who is the apple and who is the tree? I don't understand. I just had to get some things off my chest. I'm done now. Oh yeah, I'm his brother, not his sister. I'm done now.
-- Posted by J on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:21 pm EST [report this comment]
At least they weren't living off the system. Glad to see my tax dollars didn't go to supporting those wastes of flesh. I do feel bad for the parents though. I can't imagine supporting my loser son well in to his 20's. I say if they don't want to go to jail, give them a gun, send them to Iraq and bring home 3 of our boys that deserve to be free.
-- Posted by Carl on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:20 pm EST [report this comment]
Andrea is my hero! You go girl!
-- Posted by nad on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:14 pm EST [report this comment]
Hey J,
There should be a comma after drop-outs. Good try though.
-- Posted by KGB on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:12 pm EST [report this comment]
Do you honestly believe because there was no weapon nobody was harmed? Opinion or fact? Isn't one of the guys a REPEAT FELONY OFFENDER? & somebody mentioned something about respect! How pathetic to think it is accepted in your family
-- Posted by andrea villarreal on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:11 pm EST [report this comment]
It's good to see that the apple didnt fall far from the tree! His sister winds up just making fun of others. Good one J. Your parents must be so proud!
-- Posted by barb on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:09 pm EST [report this comment]
Obviously you are all high school drop-outs because the grammer and spelling on these comments are hilarious. Take some English classes.
-- Posted by J on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:07 pm EST [report this comment]
I agree with KDB! My father died of an overdose of prescription pain meds that he obtained illegally. I understand the pain of living with the "devil" as a family member. However, when his actions started affecting the lives of others than thats where it becomes a problem for society. I dont know this guy and I am sorry for his family, but his actions were his! He deserves what he gets, and probably a lot more.
-- Posted by nad on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:06 pm EST [report this comment]
You seemed to have misunderstood what I'm saying. All of these articles have comments talking about the families of these men and all of them are opinions, I'm just stating facts so people are not so ignorant. I understand your concern but I am unaware of any actual weapon or intent to harm anyone. There have been many articles on this and the details are constantly changing. Please reserve your judgement until all the facts have been released. I'm not excusing thier actions, just realize it could happen to anyone's family and God is the only true judge.
-- Posted by J on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:03 pm EST [report this comment]
I remember Thomas from grade school on up. He was a looser in school just like he is now. He had no respect for authority or fellow studends. I am certainly not surprised to hear him succeeding well in society as a criminal!
-- Posted by Lasaller on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 12:53 pm EST [report this comment]
If you were recognizing your family member was in distress, what did you do to help them? It's obvious that you knew they were illegally using prescription drugs, did you report them? Did you force them into rehab?
No? Ergo, you have no business asking for consideration from the public.
-- Posted by La Gente Del Basura on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 12:52 pm EST [report this comment]
What about his respect for my family. My 3 year old is a good girl too! She was in one of the schools that was forced to lock down Tuesday. If anything had happened to her no amount of "I'm sorry" or "he is not an evil person" could have made it ok again. People are given a conscience for a reason and he choose not to listen to his. He chose this lifestyle, it was not forced on him. Pardon my inability to excuse his actions!
-- Posted by KDB on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 12:43 pm EST [report this comment]
I would just like people to have a little more respect for the families of these men. Thomas is my brother and is not an evil person, he has just made some bad decisions lately. I know for a fact he would never intentionally harm anyone. He has just let the devil (drugs) control his life lately. Please have more heart and not be so judgemental because god forbid this happen to your family. It might just be a little differrent then.
-- Posted by j on Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 12:31 pm EST [report this comment]