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Letters from the issue of Thursday, July 3, 2008

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Shining a light on abuse: Mr. Stern, you did a great public service to show the extent the MCSO will go to intimidate people. How many chances do they get to abuse power? After 16 years in office, one must get jaded and no longer see himself [clearly] — which goes for those who support these tactics. Abuse of power must go. Keep shining the light on all this!
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The taxpayers lose — again: More of the same from the sheriff and his goons. The investigation against Phil Gordon will turn up nothing, and the taxpayers will be the big losers. Just like Arpaio's investigation of Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard ("King of Pain," The Bird, April 26, 2007).

At least Arpaio didn't storm in with a search warrant and take computers, which is what he's done to others — the public be damned ("Enemies List," Sarah Fenske, November 27).

Joe gets to peek at other people's personal information in the name of law enforcement? This man is frightening. He will stop at nothing to get to his enemies — which wouldn't be so scary except that he has a badge and gun.

His tactics are reminiscent of Joe McCarthy and, later, Dick Nixon — or worse. He doesn't just pursue his enemies, he fabricates information, destroys records, and lies.

I fear that he's lost his mind and that Chief Deputy Dave Hendershott is running the joint. He's meaner than Joe and has nothing to lose.
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