Cranley Helps Free Innocent Man
Clarence Elkins
Is the old John Cranley -- the one with so much potential that most reasonable people used to like -- having a rebirth of conscious?! I hope so. Before she died, one of my mother's favorite sayings was, "always give credit when it's due."
Today, Cincinnati Councilman Cranley deserves credit, and a show of our appreciation, for his work with the Ohio Innocence Project, based at the University of Cincinnati, which helped free an innocent man -- Clarence Elkins -- from prison and will, most likely, help convict "the real killer" -- Earl Mann. (Here's some background information on Elkins.)
While Cranley is using his law license and God-given ability to do good, Council Member Chris Monzel is busy playing parisan politics by suggesting Cranley step down as Chairman of Council's finance committee.
What kind of justice system do we have when two innocent men are being freed this week after judges convicted them of crimes?! (See, this.)(Here in Hamilton County, Judge Mark Schweikert should resign!)
If there is any good news in the decision to free Elkins, it comes from the Akron Beacon Journal.
He is expected to return to his Stark County home tonight. Officials say he will undoubtedly collect at least $700,000 in compensation for the years he spent in prison for crimes he did not commit. (source)
That's not enough if you ask me! On second thought, I guess it's a good thing that this guy didn't get the death penalty!!!
[Sidenote: The Free Clarence Elkins website is an example of using a website in a productive and effective way.]
8 comments:
Nate,
Its Clarence Elkins, not Wilkins.
Ah, I see you're back on the old Democratic Plantation Nate. You had me worried there for a little bit. Maybe Massa Cranley will let you sit at the big table.
Nate,
Good story. It baffles me that we still even use the death penalty in our society. Innocent men on death row is an obvious reason to stop this practice, but for some reason we dont.
Great story Nate!
Nate:
I like your blog because it is usually provocative, and though I often disagree with you, I must give you credit: Among local bloggers, you follow your mother's axiom of giving credit when it is due more often than anyone. I'm not generally a Cranley fan, and I'm not sure how much of a role he played in freeing Elkins, but he should get credit for being part of the program and for the movingly positive result they achieved in this case. Kudos to him and kudos to you for acknowledging him.
And the best part may be that the timing makes Monzell look like a chump for bringing up that stupid Congressional stuff.
NONZEL FOR STOOGE 06
GREAT GREAT NEWS!!!! Steve Chabot will be stepping down!
Chabot decided that even though he broke his 1st signed term limit promise -- to just serve three consecutive terms -- he will keep his 2nd term limit promise -- to just serve six consecutive terms. Chabot voted for term limits four times and he is going to keep his promise. Chabit is currently serving his sixth and last term. Monzel will be the Republican nominee!!!
Steve doesn't need the job anymore. He's gotten plenty rich, and figures Monzel plays the stooge just as good as he does. Chabot will move out of Westwood, like he's been meaning to and retire with the millions he's saved. Good for him!!
Monzel for Congress 08!!
chabot has cut a deal with monzel that if the s-it really hits the fan with abraham jackoff and the hammer that he will step down "honoring" his term limit pledge and work for monzel to get his seat. all monzel has to do, in the meantime, is what he says.
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