Clark was not judge and jury

TO THE EDITOR:

We here in Warren County are unavoidably aware of how James Clark feels about the Winkler case. He has chosen to use the bully pulpit of his position as editor/columnist at this newspaper to express his rather vindictive views on the subject ? over and over.

Everyone has a right to their opinion and the right to express that opinion, but I suggest to you, Mr. Clark, that a crime was committed, an individual was arrested and charged with that crime, that individual was put on trial for those charges, in front of a 12-person jury, and that jury has reached a verdict.

That is how our justice system works. You were not appointed judge and jury, and it may well be time for you to spare us your vitriolic diatribes on the subject.

Floyd L. Goff
Sherwood Vale Circle
McMinnville