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to:MikeMan wrote on Aug 21, 2007 3:59 PM:

" Yes, she does have an, almost, unsurpassed Public Persona, but .... that is for the public. There is another Milton that she and her family work very hard to protect. Apparently, her former office staff no longer feels that need. "

MikeMan wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:31 AM:

" It seems to me that someone in Ms. Milton's office does not like her and is holding a strong grudge. With that typed, if the jury finds the charges to be true she should be punished, but years in jail does not fit the alledged crimes. With that typed and in the interest of full disclosure, I met Ms. Milton a couple of years ago at ISU. She participated in a forum politics, voting and the African-American vote. She talked about registration and assisted people in getting registered. I found her to be nice, thoughtful and interesting. I hope that justice is served and I wish her and her family well. "

Dorrell Stone wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:00 PM:

" Hey, the woman's a Saint. I've known her for 25 years. Look out! She'll witness to you and you might become a Saint also. She's the most efficient , gung ho, working lady I've ever seen. She's smart, outgoing, honest and trustworthy. She does Sign Language at churches and I'm telling you that she can preach better with her hands than most preachers can with their mouths. PeggyAnn's maiden name was Guadagno; so you had better be careful because her Mafioso brother just might show up to support her. Nah, He's a Baptist Preacher. Just loves the dickens out of his sweet sister. Chances are, there will not be a trial. She ain't done nothin' wrong. If you think this is a little syrupy; you're wright. Peggy Ann is my Darling Sweet Sister-in-law and I wouldn't trade her for Nobody. You wouldn't want me on the Jury; I am totally biased! I do pray that God shuts the mouths of misinformed witnesses. "

normal mom wrote on Aug 15, 2007 2:47 PM:

" this is sooooo rediculous! "

waste of tax payer money wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:56 AM:

" If Mrs. Minton did do this, why is she not just let fired. Like anybody else would, if they did this at their place of employment. Why all the money spent and time...I know the County could spend the money on much needed other thing. This is crazy...good luck to Mrs. Minton "

Just A Thought wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:37 AM:

" Its just like everything else...Common Sense should prevail. It still amazes me to hear everyone try to make excuses for what people do. Now, if Peggy Ann did not know what she was doing was wrong then maybe they could go a little easier on her. But in the end...when your in a public office you need to know what is right and what is wrong. If there is even a hint of wrong...You that little feeling of question to yourself that tells you it might be questionable...Then it more than likely should it not be done. Thats politics folks...No-one wants to see someone go to jail over stamps...But maybe there is more to the story than all of you know. I don't think they would go to so much trouble for stamps and a complaint from a employee. I to like Peggy Ann and the family and I feel for them and what they are going through...Even have them in my prayers... LET COMMON SENSE PREVAIL. "

TIRED wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:30 AM:

" SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS THE MOST FEARED CRIMINAL IN THE COUNTY. IS THERE GOING TO BE ANY EXTRA SECURITY IN THE COURT ROOM. WE DON'T WANT HER TO GET AWAY WITH THIS OR ESCAPE JUSTICE. WHAT A SAD STATE AND COUNTY WE LIVE IN. "

@@@@@ wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:08 AM:

" Why are they making a big deal about this???? They didn't do anything to Brady when he was coroner!!!!!!! "

Hey, Peggy~~ wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:34 AM:

" Never met you, seen your name on documents, though. I hope you beat these charges. Good luck to ya! "

Court Clerk wrote on Aug 14, 2007 2:39 PM:

" The FACT that it is Taxpayer money makes the difference. Read the way the charges are stated. The jury has no choice but to find her guilty of the charges(if the Jury does its job). The sentence should fit the crime and that would be nothing. "

felony sexual assault wrote on Aug 14, 2007 2:03 PM:

" Did ya see the article where the guy who committed felony sexual assault (which he admitted) got out in 6 months, I guess Peggy can have his cell for a few years......makes perfect sense to me !!!! "

To: county resident wrote on Aug 14, 2007 1:59 PM:

" I am sure your tax dollars are going for alot worse things then running a errand and a occassional postage stamp. What we do is say stop it or next time it is your job. She may made a poor judgement call on this but she doesn't deserve this and she is a very good person and does her job well. "

The World of Political Correctness wrote on Aug 14, 2007 1:50 PM:

" Will common sense ever become part of Americana again in our lifetime as it seems to have left this country in the past 10-20 years. If it's that big of a deal, have her reimburse the county for stamps, apologize to the evil co-worker for asking her to pick her son up and move on with life! "

Settle this wrote on Aug 14, 2007 1:36 PM:

" Reprimand or fine. The "whistle blowers" need to be offered similar positions in another office. "

Good Grief.... wrote on Aug 14, 2007 1:23 PM:

" I have to agree what a waste of time/tax dollars in prosecuting this woman....this is just silly... "

TO re: if wrote on Aug 14, 2007 1:00 PM:

" I've mailed bills, cards, anything thru the mail. Guess I'm guilty and should be thrown in the slammer. But only after my trial that will cost more then what I used in postage ... as I'm sure is the case w/ Ms Milton. "

to County Resident wrote on Aug 14, 2007 12:56 PM:

" I'll guarantee you there spending more money (YOUR tax dollars!!) on the trial then she did in using postage stamps. "

R U Serious? wrote on Aug 14, 2007 12:41 PM:

" This is so stupid- "

X wrote on Aug 14, 2007 12:41 PM:

" Is it just me, or have the moved at a decent pace on this? Oh my god, she used stamps or whatever it was she did. I hardly think it should really be worth it to chase this woman down and hope she does jail time. Especially when this county and neighboring ones have the likes of teaches who sexually abuse students running around, and not to mention the likes of that cop fellow that has been sitting in jail collecting wage for how long? "

PJS wrote on Aug 14, 2007 12:24 PM:

" What a crazy waste of time and money............please! "

felony sexual assault wrote on Aug 14, 2007 12:00 PM:

Why wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:51 AM:

" Is this going to trial? Isn't there more important things to do then this? Everything I read about the County Clerk has been postive and it sounds like complaint from an x-employee. By bringing in a special prosector, the county is finding a way to hide from this issue and not come right out and say this is a waste of tax payor's money. "

Why wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:51 AM:

County Resident wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:34 AM:

" If this is true, then she needs to be removed from office and punished to the full extent of the law. She works for the County, not a private corporation, so her alleged actions used MY tax dollars to have her son picked up and for postage. What if this charitable organization is not one I would choose to support? BTW felony theft??? That's a heck of a lot of stamps lady! "

cry baby wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:33 AM:

" Whomever started all this just had it in for her. She is a good person and I am certain had no bad intension regardless. The employee was most likely a friend or someone she thought was a friend. I agree the employee could of said no. Waste of time, money and nothing more than a smear... "

on the fence, wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:30 AM:

" Milton has been great in the office until this, im torn with ethics and the law. My question is what about the woman who picked up the kid, why are no charges being filed on her, she also stole county money by doing so. Legally what milton along with everyone who has even brought a pen home from work is breaking the law. Everyone knows it, However when you are messing with State Money you take a pen not 300 stamps. JLK "

Technically... wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:27 AM:

" Everyone reading this article at work while not on an official break should be convicted and strung from the gallows. "

Justice system run amok wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:26 AM:

" Seriously I tire of reading day after day of rapists getting 5 years, first offender drug dealers getting 30 years, kids in a prank gone wrong looking at 60 years, now this. I guess I better get in line for my felony office supply theft for the bic I took home yesterday. "

Agree wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:22 AM:

" i completly agree with all comments!! what a waste of real dollars to go after her, misdemeanor probation at worst. "

to how ridiculous wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:20 AM:

" NO, they let the real criminals go after serving 5 years (of a 10 year sentence...day for day) for killing three innocent children!! She took a stamp!!! GET HER!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

wrong is wrong wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:15 AM:

" If in fact Ms. Milton did these things, on a large or small scale....she was wrong, and should be dealt with on a equal basis as anyone else in that sort of government position. She didn't use good judgement in sitting an example for her co-workers. Wrong is wrong no matter how you slice the pie! "

How Ridiculous wrote on Aug 14, 2007 10:58 AM:

" is this??? Buig deal, she had an employee pick up her son from school and take him home?? If that employee didn't want to do it then she should have just said NO. And postage stamps, come on. Do you not have any other real criminals you need to deal with? "

re:if wrote on Aug 14, 2007 10:47 AM:

" what "stuff" are you mailing to embessel that much money "

no name wrote on Aug 14, 2007 10:37 AM:

" Totally agree wtih "if she's guilty" - total waste of tax dollars!! Most everyone has done this type of thing at one time or another. "

Go P.A.M. wrote on Aug 14, 2007 10:31 AM:

" You will beat these charges. I look foward to your complete exoneration. "

if she's guilty wrote on Aug 14, 2007 10:28 AM:

" then I'd venture to say 95% of working Americans are guilty. I've used office postage to mail 'stuff', I sometimes chit chat on company time. This is a ridiculous waste of my tax dollars. "

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