Comments on: Century Man Sentenced In Drugs, Weapons Case

By: Chris Burgans

Chris Burgans — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 22:55:23 +0000

how in the world he got off like that …when i get caught driving on sepended license and get the same sentence ….. that just shows how mess up our system is ….but glad thats all you got …. keep your head up

By: Jcellops

Jcellops — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:50:19 +0000

First of all- I HATE drugs…but, I really despise drug dealers- a lot !!… Most of us have been touched in some way, or greatly affected by loved ones or friends who are using, addicted, or victims…..but, here’s what I do know – (from personal experience)….this guy was given a “gift”…..I’m sure that he provided authorities with “something” in return…obviously, the details can not be discussed publicly- however, it had to be substantial in order for the prosecutors and judge to go along with it…so, although it leaves a bad taste in ones mouth, it may have been been worth it to authorities -in the long run….no doubt about it- this felon will have to work three times as hard in order to restore himself into a successful father and member of society- but, it is possible…even in Escambia County! My loved one did it….he’s been out of prison for about 2 years now…struggled? Yes…..frustration/disappointments? Of course….. Prospective employers prejudging? Yep!…but, he never gave up! And, has been employed at his current job for over a year- doing well…saving some money and faithfully paying back his debts….but, he had to decide where his priorities lie…God, family and community….it sounds like Franklin has friends and family who see potential in him….But, the ball is in his court, as to what he does with his “gift”.

By: Lori Millender

Lori Millender — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:06:17 +0000

Slap on the wrist! All of his drug dealing buddies better watch out because they’re next! No hard work for the cops now! He has turned all of them up. Just watch how many of his friends fall now…..

By: Mario

Mario — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 12:36:51 +0000

Thanks Mike for proving my point. You saying “there is supposed to be a stigma” is the reason felons have a tough time adjusting and find a job. You must not believe in second chances. The way felons are labeled and treated in the country is unfair. They complete their punishment and then still continue to be punished long after the fact. We need a policy that reforms this type of discrimination.

By: Chris in Molino

Chris in Molino — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:12:10 +0000

@Mario
Your comment is so fake. You couldn’t get a worse record than i have.
5- robbery w/ firearm
1- robbery w/deadly weapon
1- armed home invasion
20- pistols in the trunk pulled over in front of Happy Days before bring old enough to even drive. Charged and adjudicated as an adult. No youthful offender like today. I was stupid and deserved what happened. Can i be a lawyer ? Nope. The only male in my family to not serve my country. But i learned.
I worked as an inspector holding numerous certifications making $55k a year. I ran a concrete pump making $18.75/hr, project mngr. on NAS Pensacola @ $20/hr. I currently make $1,100 per week, so don’t tell me about not finding a job. Thats your justification for living however you live. I also spend every single day making amends for my wrongs trying to help people.
You live near some elderly folks ? Why not go donate your time one day (for free) asking what you can do to help. I promise if you live life in that manner, good things will come back to you.
Just don’t come on here spitting bullcrap. You can feed me oatmeal and tell me it’s grits. I know better.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 04:38:40 +0000

@ Mario

Game? He got caught, GAME OVER! (No wait, he is free, I guess he can pick up where he left off). Stigma? There is SUPPOSED to be stigma attached to being a felon, to keep people from breaking the law! If a person can’t find a job because of a felony conviction record, oh well, maybe they should have thought of that BEFORE making the choice to break the law.

I’ve had people try to say that going thru life without breaking the law is difficult, & that is total nonsense, you always have a choice on right or wrong. Game? Maybe. And if you break the rules of the game in big way like this guy you go to prison (well, most of the time).

By: molinoman

molinoman — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 03:58:30 +0000

@Lisa, well pin a medal on him, not in trouble with the law for 15 years? *golf clap* How about never doing something to get in trouble with the law. You make it sound as if he should be rewarded for his “15 years not being in trouble.” He just hasn’t been caught in 15 years, I’m sure he didn’t just wake up or in a week or a month have a stock of drugs and guns in the home.

If you do the crime sere the time, and time was not served here when it should have been. For the record I know several felons who messed up ONCE and got their life straight, how many chances does he need before someone gets killed, or he himself is killed?

You want to mention God, if he’s not right with the Lord no amount of prayer from you will save him from where he’s headed. I will bet my life savings this will not be the last we see of him, it’s just a mater of time when he gets comfortable again and starts slinging.

By: Betty Kline Porz

Betty Kline Porz — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 02:24:44 +0000

After I read this article… I was searching for a word to express my disgust….what am I missing here! So many charges they ran out of paper to write them on…so many other offenders gone to prison for so much less …this guy just about ran out of things to get charged with and a judge gave him probation …there is no balance of justice here…I’ll bet when court was over and he had a moment with his sorry self…he laughed at the judge and thought …well what can I do next …I don’t have to worry about being sent to prison…..

By: Mario

Mario — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 01:54:51 +0000

Try getting hired as a felon. There is a stigma attached to being a felon and most people (like most of you commenting) have a predetermined mindset when it comes felons. The guy could not get a break and did what he had to do. Don’t hate the player hate the game!

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 01:32:13 +0000

@ time served

I’m with you, that’s probably it, he must have rolled on some people. That makes him & this situation even worse.