Comments on: Vienna Sausage, Body Wash And Shampoo Lead To Felony Charge

By: trish

trish — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:34:29 +0000

It seems to me that we all get nailed no matter which way you go. Yes throw him in jail, he had a choice to steal or not to steal. Maybe jail is where he wanted to be for a bed and three meals a day. Our taxes will pay for his “extended vacation” but we also pay in higher prices at the stores that loose millions of dollars every year to thieft.

But really!!! Feel sorry for him???? Choices have consequences regardless of whether you are homeless or not.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:45:57 +0000

REGARDING:
“What was the felony ? Sounds like petty theft to me.”

Multiple convictions going back at least to 1995 for a multitude of crimes, some felonies, some petit theft, at least one indecent exposure.

It all adds up and Florida is less liberal toward repeat offenders than some here would wish. Some Floridians get tired of being preyed upon, so what would have been a misdemeanor becomes a felony after having been convicted of having done it for three times — and he passed that milestone back in 2002 if I‘m reading his record correctly.

It’s expensive to keep him alive in some institution but also expensive on his victims over the years. You might note the article mentioned he had other stolen goods in his truck from other places when he was caught this time.

David for protecting the people

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:48:06 +0000

REGARDING;
“He needs mental health help. Not prison.”

Does that apply to all thieves or just this particular thief? How do the rest of us know where they should go?

I’m not arguing, just wondering. A few years in a mental institution might do wonders for thieves.

David for perfect treatment

By: reader of the news

reader of the news — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:36:31 +0000

Homeless does not mean you don’t have any money or that you cannot have a vehicle..I am without my own home and I have a car and money for gas, Praise God..welcome to a new age of homeless…have you noticed who’s living in these week to week hotels…entire families..once middle class..praying for this guy that he gets the help he needs.

By: Mike P.

Mike P. — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:33:00 +0000

He needs mental health help. Not prison.

By: abry

abry — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:25:19 +0000

1 bottle of shampoo 1 bottle of body wash maybe 2 cans vennie weenies sound better than multiple items.That sounds more like a trade for whatever.

By: greylady

greylady — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:18:38 +0000

The guy wanted to have a full belly and be clean. What he did was wrong and illegal, but it is a shame he will probably spend time in prison for this, yet the Wall Street speculators and others who stole billions won’t be charged or prosecuted for anything. In fact most will get millions of dollars in bonuses this year.

By: Julia W.

Julia W. — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:34:31 +0000

Ok,
#1 They searched his TRUCK, so if he is homeless, how can he afford to buy GAS?
#2 If he was so hungry why not go to a church or shelter that would feed him.

He chose to steal the stuff so he should pay for his crime like anyone else.

By: tj

tj — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:52:31 +0000

I totally agree with Thinker…..Maybe we should make goody bags of these items and have them ready to pass out the window to the panhandlers on the street corners instead of money…….hmmmm.

By: Ms k

Ms k — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:10:35 +0000

Make me wonder if he’s homesless.