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Judge offers apology

It is with regret and great embarrassment that I write this letter. On Dec. 23 I was arrested for Public Intoxication in Boone County, Indiana. It is an offense and conduct for which I take full responsibility. I offer no mitigation or extenuation.

There is no way to make it better or to make it go away; nor is there any reason to offer up any excuses. I made a big mistake, and for that, I am truly sorry. My conduct was shameful, and I am fully prepared to accept the consequences of my actions. While I am embarrassed personally and professionally, I am most embarrassed and regret the pain and agony that I have brought upon my family. I also deeply regret that my conduct may reflect poorly on my community, a community that I have come to love, a community that deserves nothing but the best from those who serve it. So, my one and only request is that any ill feelings and/or resentment be reserved for me, and me alone.

I hope and pray that this very hard lesson, one that I believe has purpose in my life, will make me a better, stronger and wiser person. I doubt that this will be the last error I make in this life, but I am confident that I will not repeat the same mistake. Again, I am truly sorry for my behavior.

Don Currie Judge, Carroll Circuit Court

Citizens also deserve respect

This letter is in response to Miriam Robeson's commentary letter concerning the Dec. 17 commissioners' meeting and lack of respect toward public officials.

Ms. Robeson's letter implicates that all the (rude, irate, and disrespectful) people at this gathering were only those against CAFOs. While this letter is somewhat accurate, it also lacks in total objective context and seems unfairly biased.

Commissioner Bill Brown escalated tension when an 80-yearold veteran (I am told) did call him a liar.

This was brought about by Mr. Brown's story of visiting neighbors around a dairy operation and claiming no nearby neighbors had complaints about this operation.

Rather than an outburst, perhaps a simple gesture by Mr. Brown to haul this old veteran on his claimed tour and verify to the man his story, would, in best case, finally turn a doubter into a friend and have diffused the hostility.

Further escalation of frustration was most certainly attributed by EDC director Daryl Smith. Of the many questions directed to Mr. Smith by concerned citizens, who pay his salary, nearly all were avoided with words of evasion or a refusal to even acknowledge the people he is supposed to represent.

Respect is two-sided.

My brother and I have both been at many meetings and both of us have been verbally attacked by county leadership.

Might I suggest that all county residents attend many meetings to learn what is really going on in this county with your tax dollars and lives.

And you are correct, Ms. Robeson, our leaders do deserve respect.

The citizens who employ the county leaders are worthy of respect too, as well as protection of their property values, health, and quality of life!

Galen Perry

Delphi