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What burns my buns wrote on Aug 17, 2007 1:52 AM:

" is that the special prosecutor is getting paid by the county for the trial. Lets see...for this case...if I don't file charges I will be paid $0....if I file charges I will be paid to prep for the trial + interviewing potential jurors + prosecuting at the trial....which one will it be? If David Rands has such a strong case, then he should be paying all of the court costs (including Milton's defense fees) if she is found Not Guilty. This is an entire waste of taxpayer's money "

T wrote on Aug 16, 2007 8:03 PM:

" Walk around SF sometime and you'll see real theft!! I dont hear you screaming about your insurance rates!!! Bunch or red badges that don't do SF work but do everything else No wonder I don't have their insurance "

Does anyone know wrote on Aug 16, 2007 1:31 PM:

" Doesn't Peggy live out of town? Did she send someone to Heyworth to pick up her son? That's not like running across town. "

Theft is theft wrote on Aug 16, 2007 1:29 PM:

" This is how government theft starts. Next thing you know you have officials like Blag flying to Chicago and charging it to the taxpayers. "

To Home Ec 101 wrote on Aug 16, 2007 11:54 AM:

" You are probably right. Interesting ?, I assume Mrs. Milton knows who the employee in question is. Will her lawyer put that individual on the stand in the trial? That should be pure theatre. "

lar wrote on Aug 16, 2007 11:29 AM:

" Are any of you people paying attention.? Mr. Yoder's office is not prosecuting this case. When the allegations were made, Mr. Yoder got out because of potential conflict and the Appellate prosecutor stepped in to investigate and charge Ms. Milton. I am not saying the charges are justified or not, just put the blame where it belongs. This time you can't throw stones at the McLean County State's Attorney's Office. "

Another laugh wrote on Aug 16, 2007 11:07 AM:

" Some stamps? What about the Bloomington City Water employee who charged $3,000 on a city issued credit card. No one did anything about it for 2 years.Then an alderman says 'don't worry about it - it happens all the time.' "

To Citizen wrote on Aug 16, 2007 11:04 AM:

" The article also states the 1000 stamps were BROUGHT IN to the office, which normal uses as meter. If she were stealing postage, why not use the machine? And how do you know that she, or her charity, didn't buy the stamps themselves? As for the employee driving her boss's kids home, well, if she didn't want to do it she should've said no. She was asked after all, not told. Frankly, I'm shocked this case has made it this far without a dismissal. She didn't steal anything, and if she did there would be proof, like 1000 stamps being charged to the city account. But guess what? They have nothing beyond hearsay from a bitter ex-employee with her panties in a bunch. Sounds like your average office conflict, with a lot of he-said she-said - and that's the only ammunition the prosecutors have, there's nothing else. Hey, if she actually stole something then she should be punished, but this is nothing more than a junior high cat fight based on retaliation. "

Capt. Barnard wrote on Aug 16, 2007 11:02 AM:

" I think Peggy should join the fire dept. Then we would have another person to help put out fires. The kind of fires with smoke and flames and burning. (duh!) "

Glad to See wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:50 AM:

" Glad to see the jurors questioning the value of this prosecution from the get go. If she did indeed use county property (stamps purchased by the county, county) for personal use, yes, that'ss an ethics violation and she should be punished. She should be made to go through an ethics course and pay back the cost of the stamps. Sounds to me like this is a human resource issue - not a criminal case. Although, I seem to remember a Chicagoan named Rostenkowski who went to jail for using governement stamps as well. Hope things work out for Peggy. As a democrat, I think she's doing a fine job. "

To: Theft is Theft wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:50 AM:

" Nobody saw her steal anything!! There is no evidence, there is no proof. The article also states 1000 STAMPS were brought into the office which normally uses uses a meter/postage machine. How do you know she didn't pay for those herself, or that the charity didn't pay for it? Did she have a City credit card? and if so does it show that she charged 1000 stamps to it? And it was already stated that nobody actually saw her or her son put a stamp on anything. Even if they did, those stamps could have been hers. If she was going to steal postage from the city, why wouldn't she just run the envelopes through the meter? Finally, the so-called "victim" was ASKED, not told to drive the kids home on her way home. It sounds like the "victim" was already headed home anyways. It also sounds like the "victim" is really only a "victim" of sour grapes, and she needs to get over it. What a baby!! "

we all brake the law wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:26 AM:

" There is not one person alive that has not broken the law in some manner , were it was a small infraction or a large one. Judges , attorneys , police , government employees and everyday people have done so. Some will be charged and some wont. However that is man’s law . Gods law is the one that matters. There is not person that has not broken Gods law!!!!!! "

This was NOT inappropriate wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:25 AM:

" I would consider an add on a sports program showing the elected official's name to be much less appropriate than what Milton did. She was not receiving any kind of personal profit for this, she wasn't campaigning with the stamps; when officials sponsor sports events it could be construed as campaigning since their name is advertised as the department official. Not to mention she was helping a non-profit organization, I don't think sports teams fall into that category. "

To Set the Record Straight wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:15 AM:

" Previous reporting of this matter revealed that a special prosecutor was appointed to handle the case. The McLean County State's Attorney is not involved in the prosecution. The decision to appoint the special prosecutor was intended to avoid the appearance of favoritism or bias by the State's Attorney either for or against Ms. Milton. The rationale for the appointment is supported by the comments generated. Some believe the charges should not have been brought and others disagree. Had Mr. Yoder's office made the decision to file or not file the case, then comments directed towards the office would be appropriate. Since the State's Attorney was not a party to this case, comments directed toward his office are unwarranted. "

question wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:02 AM:

" It's my understanding the woman who picked up the "criminal's" son is NOT the woman who blew the whistle. Does anyone know for sure? "

Doesn't she get to control her own budget? wrote on Aug 16, 2007 9:57 AM:

" Elected officials get solicited constantly to sponsor various groups-we've all seen playbills with elected county offices listed as sponsors.They are appropriated funds annually and if I'm thinking it's the official's discretion as to how to allocate those funds. If she chose to sponsor this cause via postage, I don't see that as theft in any way shape or form. Has the State's Attorney ever sponsored a youth sports team and paid for the ad with county funds? Was it theft? "

Wondering wrote on Aug 16, 2007 9:28 AM:

" I would like to know who was angered so much that this was filed, and why are they so angry with her? It's time to do an investigative report that gets the 'real' story out. "

TO: Home Econ 101 wrote on Aug 16, 2007 9:17 AM:

" From what I've read she "allegedly" used over 1000 stamps, but the question remains...Her office uses metered mail (a machine that prints postage on the envelope), so where did these stamps come from? "

amazed wrote on Aug 16, 2007 9:08 AM:

" i just have to pipe up with this thought. i think you are all missing a very important point, why is the states attorney filing this, is he running for a new office? i'm sure there are bigger fish to fry in mclean county!!! "

Home Econ 101 wrote on Aug 16, 2007 9:05 AM:

" I bet if the "victims" in this case had recieved a $2 per hr raise instead of loss, this whole thing would have never come up in the first place. "

Forgive my ignorance, but wrote on Aug 16, 2007 9:00 AM:

" Does anyone know how much postage was stolen? Taking one or two stamps, while wrong, is not the same as doing a mass mailing worth hundreds of dollars. "

Wizard of Oz at Band Camp wrote on Aug 16, 2007 8:59 AM:

" I would like propose a law:" That every attorney,judge and or public employee be charged one penny per square of toilet paper that they consume while working at the McLean County Law and Justice Center". "

To Theft is theft wrote on Aug 16, 2007 8:56 AM:

" You are absolutely right!! They used to behead people for speaking their minds also. It was the law! Mr. Cleaver used to take little Sally to school because it was on his way to work. Now he would be looked down upon, and you know why. Mrs. Cleaver would give Timmy a hug for mowing her yard, now a days she can be charged with sexual molestation. Yes, the laws are the laws, but where do we draw the line? "

To:Wrong is wrong & Theft is theft wrote on Aug 16, 2007 8:55 AM:

" I appreciate your points -- both valid points, if I might add. This begs the question why is Mrs. Milton being singled out? If we are going to apply the law fairly, anyone who has ever stolen as much as a stamp should find themselves in the dock alongside Mrs. Milton. When I was in school the teachers I had the least respect for flagrantly played favorites. "

wrong is wrong wrote on Aug 16, 2007 8:28 AM:

" if in fact the "defendant" did wrong....then she, like everyone else who is found guilty of wrong doings needs to be punished. She should be treated as a convicted individual and the appropriate guidelines should be followed. If she receives "special" treatment the county will be sitting "presdence ", every case that "relates" even slightly to hers will want "equal" sentencing. So in fairness, she needs to be sentenced just like everyone else would be when found guilty! "

Theft is theft wrote on Aug 16, 2007 8:18 AM:

" You all talk about how unfair this is, but theft is theft. There is no gray area. Is this the message you want your children to learn? It is okay to take/use things that don't belong to them? We don't really know the facts. We base our opinions on what the press publishes. If this were the private sector it would be handled with reprimand and/or termination and never involve the courts. I think you forget that Milton is an elected official NOT a director of a department in some private company. She took an oath to uphold our laws. The recourse the County administration has, is limited. They cannot simply terminate her, there is a whole political process the Board would have to go through to oust her. Think about it we cannot fire Blagojevich because we think he might have done something wrong, he would have to be impeached. So realize the political aspect of her position and deal with the fact that she will now have to be judged in court for it. If you think the political process of getting her "terminated" would not cost the taxpayers any money - think again! "

Insane liberals... wrote on Aug 16, 2007 8:07 AM:

" Can't even go through a jury selection process without freaking out. “I’m very negative towards Republicans. I think they’ve ruined America,” said the man who was ultimately excused. Milton is a Republican. Might I suggest a one way ticket to Venezuela? "

OK you decide wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:50 AM:

" Mrs. Melton= a few stamps at the time worth 39 cents. Our Governor Blogo=$6,000 per trip to fly him to Springfierld + the latest ripoff where he's rewriting and taking 500 mil out of the budget + the millions paid to illegals who get benefits that natural born citizens can't get. As for the person who blames republicans for things being bad your democrat ran state of Illinois is the worst and has been for years since they've been in charge. "

To One time at band camp wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:43 AM:

" I had a friend who worked at an electrical cooperative in the area. He and other workers raided the garbage constantly. They got mad at him and brought charges on him for that. Only the charges never said anything about it being junk, (that turned into thousands of dollars.) Everyone that worked there was scared to say anything or help the guy out, in fear of losing their jobs too. It is illegal to take an ink pen, paper towels, one sheet of paper, or anything from a trash can. You can go to jail and lose your job. When they want you out of there, they will get you "out of there" The day of you being able to drink from the fountain, play catch, and eat fruit from the bag in the grocery store, sadly to say is over. Those cameras will get you and the company can say anything they want, past practice means nothing! "

Was it worth it? wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:41 AM:

" My hunch is this is this nonsense is vindicative employee settling a score. Obvious question -- was it worth it? Are you satisfied? One last question -- how do you sleep at night? "

Not stalling wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:39 AM:

" If a client is guilty, and his lawyer knows it, his lawyer will stall and stall with an inordinate number of motions, the sole point is to stall. Milton's lawyer is not doing that. His attitude seems to be, reflecting his client's, let's get this idiocy over with so my client can resume her life. "

Common sense wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:36 AM:

" Anyone with any common sense can see these charges for the insanity they are. It would be a hoot if this case is dismissed because the prosecution cannot find 12 objective people!!! At this point, don't bet against it. "

To Sound Silly: wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:29 AM:

" You do realize your comment includes you...Think of everything you have ever "borrowed", without permission. This includes stamps, pens, pencils, paper clip, you want to get trivial in saying something like a stamp should be prosecuted, then it also includes you. Therefore, whenever you've borrowed anything, even the smallest and trivial thing, without permission, even that what is it now, .39 cent stamp? You should charged with a felony and prosecuted in the court of law!...yeah, sounds a little silly when you really think about it! "

cjg wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:25 AM:

" This reminds me of the judge that sued the dry cleaners $54million for losing a pair of his pants! How absurd! "

Ludicrous wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:06 AM:

" I think this whole case is a big joke. It sounds like a case of an employee taking revenge. If the employee didn't want to go pick up her son then why didn't she just say so-why was she such a coward and didn't tell Ms. Milton that she didn't want to pick up her son. I think the former employee should be prosecuted for wasting tax payers money. "

If wrote on Aug 16, 2007 6:50 AM:

" this is all the " state " has on her the jury will find her guilty and the judge will " slap her hand " at sentencing. "

look in the mirror wrote on Aug 16, 2007 6:29 AM:

" Iwonder if the person who decided to prosecute could honestly look at themself and think they never took anything at their job. Did you ever ask someone to get you a drink or did you ever take a personal call on work times...etc.. I dont know this woman but seems a personal vendetta is all this is and could have been dealt with on a lower lever. Taking up court time for this . Everyone will need to be watching every thing....remember. Make sure that pen doesnt accidently get put in your purse. Big brother is watching !!!!! "

JD wrote on Aug 16, 2007 5:59 AM:

" Excessive charges are nothing new. Prosecutors will almost always charge them with something obscene in hopes of scaring the defendant into taking a plea bargain of a lesser charge. I know this is done on a regular basis in Livingston County, and in almost every other court I have witnessed. The only real costs passed onto the tax payers though, is the possible costs paid out to the jury, as everything else is going to be paid regardless. They are just trying to make a statement, using the court system which should be handling more important matters. "

figures wrote on Aug 16, 2007 5:37 AM:

" ... aparently 'stamp stealing' is the only crime that prosecuters seem to think they can make stick. I agree with the 'real crime' comment earlier about Hot Rod.. anyone else see they passed a 9.6% payraise for themselves... and no budget yet?? "

commison? wrote on Aug 16, 2007 5:37 AM:

" ... so how many stamps is that for the lawyer if the defense wins? What's his commission? Man... I choose the wrong career, I could be knee deep in stamps! "

em wrote on Aug 16, 2007 4:28 AM:

" This bs show how much the county thinks about making a donation to such organizations such as the diabetes cause. I think it is long past time for a new states attorney. We need one that bring not only a judical system but also a justice system to our county. We sure don't have on now. What a stud waste of the tax payers money while these people play there dumb games. If those workers don't like it, maybe they should find another job. "

Karen W. wrote on Aug 16, 2007 3:54 AM:

" I am discusted that charges have been filed against Mrs. Milton. I myself am a democrate but I voted for her because of the kind, trustworthy person I had the opportunity to get to know that she is. I wish people would realize it isn't the political party agenda that a candidate for public office should campaign for but what is best for the people they are going to serve and actually mean what they say. I consider myself more middle of the road and think that if both parties would put their political agenda's aside, and compromise more often we would not be in the mess we are in today. God Bless you Peggy Ann! My prayers will be with you. "

To: How? wrote on Aug 16, 2007 1:10 AM:

" Do you really believe the Republican McLean County State's Attorney is an un-American? Is the Republican McLean County Judge an un-American? A Grand Jury has indicted McLean County Clerk Peggy Milton for theft. Are they un-Americans too? Now a jury of her peers is deciding this case. That is the American way to STAMP OUT government corruption. You need not be so blindly loyal to your Republican Party. When government corruption rears it's ugly head, simply do not look away. "

Venue? What Venue? wrote on Aug 16, 2007 12:55 AM:

" The only reason this person is calling for a change of venue now is because she blew it on the stand today and she wants another chance to figure out how to exaggerate and make it stick--in some other town. Oh yeah, right, like Peoria wants to pay into the kitty on this freak show too? Look, there isn't a town in America where you can get a jury to believe this horse manure of yours at this point. Maybe this kind of thing works in Red China, but not here. GO change YOUR venue, okay? "

To Sounds Silly wrote on Aug 16, 2007 12:49 AM:

" I understand your point about it being a "matter of principle." The distinction is that Peggy Ann Milton did not steal anything! You understand? She is not guilty of any criminal misconduct. The principle that should be applied here is that you don't have to go to court on bogus charges that are nothing but gossip of a bunch of women in an office! That's called DUE PROCESS. There's a Principle for you! "

One time at band camp... wrote on Aug 16, 2007 12:24 AM:

" I worked at at a supermarket and saw people in the produce department eat some of the merchandise - you know like "testing" the strawberries before they put them in the carton!!!! At another job I had for this other company - and this is really gotta be kept secret - we one time played catch with a football while we were supposed to be working. And this other time at a bar I worked at...shhhhhh...we drank fountain pop....and didn't pay for it. And finally, at another job I had, I used the stapler to staple some personal papers. I am so ashamed!!! By the way, I don't vote. The goverment sucks to begin with. There outta be someone on the payroll to stand outside the courthouse and give these people the finger as they leave work each afternoon!!!!! "

SOUND SILLY wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:13 PM:

" OK, EVERYONE WHO GETS CAUGHT STEALING FROM ANY STORE IN AMERICA SHOULD NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS. JUST LET THEM GIVE BACK THE MERCHANDISE. WHEN SOMEONE STEALS SOMETHING FROM YOUR HOUSE, JUST LET THEM GIVE IT BACK!! GET REAL PEOPLE, THERE ARE LAWS AGAINST STEALING. WE SHOULD ENFORCE ALL LAWS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT REGARDLESS OF HOW PETTY THAT MAY SEEM. I HIGHLY DOUBT THIS LADY WILL SEE ONE DAY OF JAIL REGARDLESS BUT THIS IS A MATTER OF PRINCIPAL AND SHOULD BE PROSECUTED SO DEAL WITH IT!!! "

How? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:44 PM:

" How does somebody say this enough? This is a criminal waste of taxpayer money and a disgusting, un-American attack on a fine public servant. People should go to jail for starting this nonsense. Mrs. Milton, the vast majority of the residents of this county are ON YOUR SIDE, and we're mad as heck about what's been done to you. You should stand tall, lady. You're a good elected official and we need you! "

Change the Venue wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:43 PM:

" I think the states attorney should move immediately for a change of venue in this case. It is blatantly obvious that jurors have already formed an opinion on this matter and the jury pool is tainted. If this were a violent criminal trial a change of venue would have already been asked. "

Who cares about a..... wrote on Aug 15, 2007 9:47 PM:

" few postage stamps when there are child molesters, rapists, robbers, killers, etc. running loose on the streets? This is the MOST RIDICULOUS trial I believe I have ever heard of. I don't give a damnd about postage stamps, but I DO care about our safety and the safety of our children. THIS IS JUST STUPID AND TRIVIAL. "

ShowMeTheMoney! wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:58 PM:

" Isn't it interesting that if the stamps were taken, which is hard to believe from what I have read, the postage was used for a mailing for the American Diabetes Association. Seems like a great organization that that works for everyone regardless of race, religion, political affiliation or any other subset you can place us in this world. I would have expected this theft would have been for a personal benefit. I'm not even going to waste time with the 1 time picking up the kid thing. This really appears to be no more then vengence on behalf of the former employee. It is a shame that more taxpayer dollars will be spent on this then what the govenor can spend flying back and forth to Springfield each week. This should better help you understand why we cannot balance a budget in this State. "

Old Timer wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:50 PM:

" When the prosecution finishes their case,. maybe it is time for the defense to file for dismissal. The judge could then step in a put a end to this foolishness. Just a thought. "

Lawyers to Blame? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:02 PM:

" How could this event be avoided? Evidently there was a lawyer, prosecutor or someone who obliged the disgruntled former employee and followed through in filing the case. Any common sense lawyer would have ignored this and told the lady to get lost. Looks like someone wants to make some money on this deal. "

Bluegrass American wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:47 PM:

" As I recall.....excessive charges.....reminds me of Cornbelt Electric. "

Don't Look Now wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:42 PM:

" but this trial is actually WORSE than you think! Anybody want to get really mad? Order up a transcript of this bizarre trial someday soon and read up on the stupidity of our County State's Attorney. The County actually has gone to the expense of a trial based on total HOT AIR from a wacko, ticked off woman who got her pay cut. Turns out, these charges are all made up!!! Fantasyland! And our county "professionals" went with this nonsense? It's AWESOME how completely stupid this trial is. Who should pay for this now? Not us! Let Billy Boy Yoder and this Zeunick character pay for their dumb stunt!!!! "

Halsted wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:40 PM:

" McLean County really makes itself look like Hicksville with stuff like this. Wasting the court's time over trivia. The county legal system is short of work? There is no more crime in the county? No bank robberies? The criminal element has all moved to St. Louis? The police are bored with lack of work? This would break the needle on the laugh meter if it were not so personally damaging to the individual involved. "

Hmm.. wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:18 PM:

" I have worked for a company and I always pay back the company when I need to buy stamps ... This has been going on in the corporate world for years... What is the big difference? Wasting court time for over under $1 What a laugh! "

Siiiigh wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:02 PM:

" There are so many better things that the county's money could be spent on. So, it's a felony to use stamps out of your own office. The woman wasn't physically forced or threatened in any way; she picked up the child by her own choice. I don't understand why our government decides to spend money on molehills that they make into mountains. Ane we wonder why there are so many budget problems. "

Senior Lady wrote on Aug 15, 2007 6:49 PM:

" To: FYI wrote on Aug 15 at 4:10 Postage was 39 cents at the time of this incident. Now it is 41 cents. When did it change to 42 cents? Just wondering. "

HOWIE wrote on Aug 15, 2007 5:46 PM:

" I love Republicans and i also think they should make her pay for the lousy stamps, warn her not to have people leave and pick up her kids and let it go. They want to throw this lady in jail for this??? come on! "

the madder I get wrote on Aug 15, 2007 5:21 PM:

" The more I hear about this case the madder I get. In a small way it is so representative of how our taxes are being mis-spent at every level of government, chasing down "criminals" like Ms. Milton. Didn't the investigation into her conduct cost the taxpayers far more than she is accused of misusing? Don't the prosecutors see anything criminal about that? "

Penny wrote on Aug 15, 2007 5:10 PM:

" Okay, let me get this straight. We, a/k/a the taxpayers, are paying for a jury trial over postage stamps and a ride for a kid???? Are you kidding here? This is a joke, right? Are we on Candid Camera? People living in other countries logging on to read this story must surely be rolling on the floor laughing at our judicial system! How humiliating to use our judicial system for this. This shouldn't be in MY court system, this should be in front of the county board, where all sides/versions can be presented and a decision made accordingly. I don't know this clerk or anyone involved, so I have no preconceived notions or prejudices; I'm just going by what I'm reading here. I still think that any minute Allen Funt's going to jump up in the courtroom and say, "Smile!...." "

STOP THIS WITCH HUNT!!! wrote on Aug 15, 2007 4:42 PM:

" FREE PEGGY!!! FIRE HOT ROD, he's stolen more than she could have imagined!!! "

Dear Citizen~~ wrote on Aug 15, 2007 4:27 PM:

" Lighten up, ya crotchety self, I have no idea how many stamps involved, just stated 2 to be funny. (hence the wink?) "

FYI wrote on Aug 15, 2007 4:13 PM:

" If the office uses metered mail, but the stamps were 'brought in,' then where were they brought in from? Did she have them brought there, planning to pay when the bill came or what? Either way, re-imbersement and or termination would've been more cost effective. what a waste of my money. "

FYI wrote on Aug 15, 2007 4:10 PM:

" Do the math: 1000 stamps @ $0.42 = $420.00...how strange. "

Citizen wrote on Aug 15, 2007 4:05 PM:

" The article states that it was 1000 stamps, not 2. This is a matter of ethics, and theft as a public servant. Yes, it may seem trivial and yes, the former employee is disgruntled. But, were her actions above reproach? Let a jury of her peers decide. "

The Eye wrote on Aug 15, 2007 4:00 PM:

" Fachna/JJM got called for jury duty, eh? "

Okay, so if they wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:50 PM:

" saw 1000 stamps come into the office (which uses metered mail) then why is she being accused of using stamps from the government? Did she use county funds to buy the stamps? Maybe letting her son take up space should be added to the crimes!!! This is so bent out of shape. "

Unbelievable! wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:37 PM:

" I can not believe that she is going to court basically over stamps! Make her pay back the stamps and pay the woman daycare wages for picking up her son. This has gotten so out of hand. Please....who has not used stamps, envelopes, ink pens, paper, ect from where they work for their own personal use? I will go out on a limb and say most people do. This has already taken up too much time and money over stamps and it is going to cost the taxpayers even more. Money certainly could be spent better elsewhere, perhaps getting real criminals off of the streets! What good will come of putting Peggy Milton in jail for allegedly stealing stamps? None! "

??? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:28 PM:

" OMG!!! Did she take 2 stamps? ;) "

Worth a repeat! wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:16 PM:

" “I’m very negative towards Republicans. I think they’ve ruined America,” said the man who was ultimately excused. Milton is a Republican. "

bert wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:11 PM:

" I think democrats have ruined america but it doesn't cloud my judgement or keep me up at night.....your buddy who "means it" must be a real gem "

ridiculous wrote on Aug 15, 2007 2:55 PM:

" this case should not even have gone to court. tell the ex-employee to go away and tend to her own buisness. poor Peggy to have to deal with this. and on the other hand there are people out there that have really committed crimes, need some sort of punishment and have had thier hands slapped and sent on thier way. "

!! wrote on Aug 15, 2007 2:31 PM:

" He means it, I know the man and he hates the Republicain way "

a reader wrote on Aug 15, 2007 2:24 PM:

" I think the punishment if found guilty should fit the crime...jail time is not the answer to something sooo trivial...There is worse out there and they get no time..... "

what a waste! wrote on Aug 15, 2007 2:14 PM:

" This trial is going to cost thousands of times more than the postage stamps she supposedly stole! "

Avoiding Jury Duty wrote on Aug 15, 2007 2:03 PM:

" Being "anti-Republican" is a new one! I knew about contributing to MADD (gets you off DUI cases), and contributing to certain "domestic abuse" charities will get you off of those kind of trials. "

HaHa wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:56 PM:

" You gotta wonder if the guy who said that about Republicans really means that or if he was just trying to get off of jury duty! "

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