ALS . . . Why don't you have your contact info available? You know that you could go through the VA e-mail system. You can keep your anonymity. Is it because you might be Michael? Or, could you be Melanie? Or maybe you are Kathleen? Or, are you, just plain old Steve?

Southtexas and ALS,

Well let's see, southtexas.....

Buchanek was investigated by the Sheriff's Office as a person of interest because a blood hound followed a trail from the victim's house  to his house .... he was NEITHER charged nor ARRESTED. After further investigation, the S. O took him off the list of persons of interest - NOT the D.A.

Buckner was arrested before Tyler took office, but Tyler was the D.A. who took Buckner's case to the grand jury. Tyler has bragged about how much better his investigators are than the police - well apparently not that much better huh? So you're  standing up for TWO victims as opposed to the FORTY-TWO victims that Tyler ignored - isn't that a case of overkill?  Oh well at last you recognized that there were victims.

You say I hate Tyler, as I said before I don't - I just think he's incompetent. You on the other hand seem to believe that Tyler walks on water. I guess when it all comes out in the wash, we'll see who was right.

You're entitled to your opinion of course, but I have a clearer picture of the Constitution than you do - I understand that I do have a right to peacefully petition for the redress of grievances - apparently you don't get it tho'.  I never claimed that the police don't make mistakes, but Tyler deliberately brought the wheels of justice to a grinding halt.

Are you suggesting that you know more about the "detailed rules that apply to gathering and presenting evidence" than I do?  if so, what's your background and how can you tell how much I know or don't know about those rules?

Southtexas, you said: >”Tyler did what he had to do to get people's attention to the fact that Law enforcement leadership (not the cop on the beat) were not doing what they needed to do to make sure the criminals that were arrested could be prosecuted and put away.”<

Yes, indeed, Tyler did what he felt he had to do….Instead of reviewing the police reports and questioning them for any necessary evidence, he just REJECTED everything without review or publicizing any poor investigations in the news – he certainly didn’t hesitate to make on-going comments about everything else. However, his method put violent perpetrators and drunk drivers back on the streets. Don’t you wonder how the victims of those assaults felt when that happened – particularly those cases involving spousal abuse? Can you stand there and tell me that if you were one of the victims of assault you would have felt ol’ Stevie was doing the right thing? I don’t HATE Steve Tyler, I just want this incompetent, egotistical, fool to be removed from office and if you had the least bit of concern for the victims, you would too!

ALS, you said: >”I don't think the release of these individuals should rest entirely on the shoulders of the DA. Officers made a choice to not "swear" to their knowledge and investigations KNOWING these were "VIOLENT CRIMINALS AND DRUNK DRIVERS." And by the way, Shurelee, Tyler did legally get his way! Law Enforcement is now signing an oath without the word "affidavit" at the top.”<

1. The police DID their jobs – they responded to crime scenes, investigated, arrested the perpetrators, and sent a report to the D.A. Your hero, however, DIDN”T do his job – instead, he essentially resorted to blackmail by trying to get public opinion to force the police to agree to sign his ridiculous affidavit.

2.The Advocate posted a copy of the outrageous affidavit he tried to get law enforcement to sign,.. Instead of running your mouth and crowing like a sick rooster - try comparing that to the one law enforcement agreed to – worlds of difference. You still haven’t commented on the victims of those violent assaults who were left hanging by his sorry tactics. It’s obvious that you don’t care one whit about the victims. You’re as sorry as your hero!

I don't think the release of  these individuals should rest entirely on the shoulders of the DA.  Officers made a choice to not "swear" to their knowledge and investigation KNOWING these were "VIOLENT CRIMINALS AND DRUNK DRIVERS."  And by the way, Shurelee, Tyler did legally get his way!  Law Enforcement is now signing an oath without the word "affidavit" at the top. 

I also voted for Tyler.  I cannot WAIT until I get the chance to get him out of office and off my taxpayer dollars.  What refuse!

Go Victoria Ten!

I have refrained from ever commenting on this hot topic for a while now, so here goes. I voted for Tyler, but whether or not I voted for him is not at issue. What is at issue is how he chooses to conduct  "official business"  on tax payers dollar. I feel that citizens have every right to question, scrutinize or even complement & praise an elected or appointed public official.

I have soooo many questions for Mr Tyler, as a tax paying registered voter here in Victoria.........

What was his staff doing from 10/07 till 1/08, besides PR ??

Was he & his staff collecting paychecks for NOT prosecuting cases???

Since there is now a back log of cases due to Mr. Tyler , will he and his staff get overtime pay to get these cases prosecuted??

Why has every judge here recused themselves but Tyler has not from the Ratcliff case??? Tyler was the man's boss for crying out loud.

Why is he so adamant about not releasing his offices "hand written" comments to the public??  My Mom will look at me and say... I know what you are thinking, you better not say it. If Mr. Tyler was dumb enough to leave a paper trail, the public has every right to know. This was after all done on tax payers time & $$$.

How much is Mr. Tyler costing the county with the appeals on his "hand written" comments??

It seems to me that all the other agencies(sheriff & PD) have been working and doing their jobs during the 10/07-1/08 time frame. Mr Tyler was not. This even was echoed with a letter from Judge Laura Weiser.

Yes, I think we the people have every right to question Mr. Tyler actions. He says he is a prosecutor, not a politician. Mr. Tyler you did not prosecute for four months! You were too busy being a politician!! I'm very disappointed in who I voted for!

I hope all the law enforcement agencies look at the fire department and see what leadership and team work can accomplish!! Great job firefighters!!! Thank you

 Just my 2 cents

Keep doing what you are doing ShureleeUJest! I highly appreciate the information that you have posted.

Thanks again to the BIG TEN.

Thanks for the Update SureleeUJest..

Keep Up The Good Work Victoria 10!

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