Family seeks justice
Is there any justice in Fayette County? We are the parents of Joshua John Miner and do not understand the legal system when it comes to our son’s death. We are just hard-working people like most everyone else. We would like some answers as to why in the early morning hours of Dec. 18, our son had to be fatally shot. So far the media has made this out to be a home invasion; this is not so.
Joshua had been living with these so-called friends for two months, buying food and doing whatever he could to help. He had all of his possessions, X-box, clothes. He also had his four-wheeler and DVD player at this residence. On Dec. 18 at 3:10 a.m., as his mother was talking to him on the phone, it went dead. She called back at 3:15 and again at 3:20, and there was no answer.
We do not believe in our hearts that Joshua ever left and came back as was stated in press releases. We may never know what went on inside that residence, but we hope that this is not an invitation to everyone who has a dispute with someone to take up a gun and just kill him or her.
The person who shot our son is walking around free. We put drug addicts who try to harm only themselves in jail, but we let people who kill walk free. We are not even sure who was the one who pulled the trigger on that fatal night, but we hope that justice will be done.
Our grief is being replaced with anger and unanswered questions. We can only hope that God will give us the closure that we need. We would like to extend our deepest appreciation and love to all for the cards and support during this time of our greatest loss. Joshua will never be gone or forgotten.
Evelyn J. and Robert A. Miner
Mill Run
Divert troops from Iraq
In response to the tsunami disaster and the war in Iraq, perhaps we need to station our American troops in Asia not in Iraq. I realize why we are in Iraq, even though I disagree with the concept that we can free the world of terrorism. There is only one man who can free the world of terrorism, and by no means is it President Bush. (Despite his efforts.)
I can’t imagine a tsunami survivor shooting at or bombing our soldiers. It may not be the issue of where American troops are needed. It may be who needs our troops more. One country has the power to overcome and stop manmade disasters, while the other powerless, facing a catastrophe unknown to mankind. Who needs us more?
If I had a son or daughter in our military and going to a foreign country I would hope it would be a place where human life is respected and our actions and help appreciated. We live in a world full of uncertainty and ignorance, yet we live in a country full of compassion and freedom. God Bless the people of the world. A “piece” of hope or “peace” on earth. The world needs America.
Denise Clark
Bobtown
Messy state of progress
This year the sewage system came through our town. I realize the inconvenience caused by this, but now that it’s nearly completed we’re left with all the mess. Rough roads and alleyways with mud and holes.
Now I hear it’s going to be awhile until these are fixed. I certainly hope this isn’t true. The winter weather with all the ashes and scraping are only going to make this matter worse for these passageways.
Progress, yes, but the fact still remains it’s a big mess.
Linda Gibson
Rowes Run