The only one who was perfect was crucified for us
I would like to respond to Roger Cook’s article “All responsible for own actions.”
Yes, that is true. I would like you to know I am the grandmother of the one you are talking about. We expected at least someone in society to give my grandson, Mandel Martin, a job – at least try him.
Now I believe in the Bible and it says, “Ye without sin cast the first stone,” and you have thrown several. Now are you and your family perfect? I don’t think so.
First of all, I want you to know he got six years and 10 months in federal prison. The other three years and two months was for the state.
He was 18 when he went into prison. He is now 29. Now I ask you if you had a wife and child and one on the way and couldn’t get a job, what would you do?
It’s easy to talk when you are not in those shoes. Now I believe you stated he robbed a bank in Smithville. I was at his arraignment and nothing was said about the Smithville bank. The Bible says “Judge not that you be judged by the same judgment.”
When he got out of his vehicle they already had shot him in the leg through the driver’s-side door. Also the gun was held up in the air when he got out with the money. But they kept firing. I am all for law officers doing their job, but I think they were hasty and very jumpy.
Believe me, Mandel is living with his decision. So are we, his family. But one thing, since he’s been where he is this time, he has been saved. Now since you know everything, I guess you are going to say he can’t get saved. Well I’m glad Jesus is not like you.
It would be nice to have a perfect family, but no one is perfect, but one, and he was crucified for people like us.
Sincerely,
Mary Strack
4577 Bybee Branch Rd.
McMinnville