Dear Governor Rounds,
I would like to suggest a fellow citizen that deserves to be pardoned. Mr. Bob Newland was arrested and convicted of having 3.4 oz. of marijuana. Mr. Newland has served his jail time and is currently on probation.
Some believe that you promote from within your own circle of friends, campaign contributors and business partners. A pardon for Mr. Newland would end these accusations and rumors, it would show that you are a kind man and are willing to be compassionate to those less fortunate.
Sincerely,
Thad Wasson
Republican candidate for U.S. Congress South Dakota 2010.
Is this guy for real?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mr. Wasson everyone deserves a second chance and what a better time than now to show that it is not all about money or political party it is about humanity.
ReplyDeleteMr. Wasson and Mr. Newland are both very much for real.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I was directed to this letter. I have been waiting to listen to both Curd and Wasson speak before I decided who to back. I no longer wish to hear what Wasson has to say. The choice is now clear for me. I am backing Blake Curd.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, let me say that I actually support the legalization of marijuanna. However, Mr. Newland was convicted of possession of 3.4 oz. of marijuanna. This is likely the remainder of a QP (Quarter Pound). That is nearly 14 Quarters (1/4 oz.) or 34 Dimes (1/10th oz.). Quarters and Dimes are the usual amounts casual users buy. ONE OUNCE is the highest number I've heard used in legalization legislation. Casual users don't buy these quantities. Mr. Mewland clearly had intent to distribute. Mr. Newland was clearly a DEALER.
Mr. Newland has not served his time. The fact that he is still on probation speaks to that. He was simply forgiven some of his jail time. AFTER he has served all his time... then we may start considering expunging his record.
For Mr. Wasson to engage in low-level blackmail of our Governor to expunge a DRUG DEALER'S record clearly speaks to Mr. Wasson's character. I will not tolerate behavior like Mr. Wasson just demonstrated from someone who wishes to represent our state in the halls of Congress. I can more easily tolerate Curd's arrogance compared to Wasson's blackmail attempt.
Mr. Wasson... people like you are the reason our corrupt nation is in the state that it is in!
Pat Tiro
Can you explain to me how you feel this is blackmail Pat? I am new to following politics and don't know how a blog can be blackmail? Just wondering as I also am trying to figure out who to vote for. I guess I didn't think 3 oz was much of the product to have around yet I have not had any in my possession before to compare this quantity to anything...
ReplyDeleteI will gladly explain how this is low-level blackmail. While he is not expressly saying he's going to reveal undesired information in exchange for money, he is implying a political smear in exchange for a favor. His entire second paragraph is a veiled threat. He simply covers what he actually believes with the thin veil of "some believe". He then basically implies that if his demand is not met, then he is justified in engaging in a smear (mudslinging) campaign. (Gov. engages in "cronyism".) Mr. Wasson's actions speak directly to his character. The next question is what political advantage does Mr. Wasson expect to gain by using his perceived political sway to expunge a drug dealer's record? I have no answer for that. It is a stupid move politically, unless you are getting something in return. (money, drug connections, favors???)
ReplyDeleteAnyone who would stoop to those levels to get a convicted drug dealer's record expunged wouldn't hesitate to engage in "grown-up" blackmail given the chance.
Pat Tiro