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The War On Drugs announce new album ‘A Deeper Understanding’ and share lead single – NME.com

Posted: June 3, 2017 at 1:00 pm

It's the band's first album for new label Atlantic.

The War On Drugs have announced their fourth album, A Deeper Understanding.

The album, the bands follow-up to 2014s Lost In The Dream, will be released on August 25. It will be their first album for new label Atlantic Records, whom they signed with back in 2015.

To accompany the album news, the band have shared its lead single Holding On listen below.

According to Atlantic, the album is a band record in the noblest sense, featuring collaboration, coordination, and confidence at every turn. It was apparently created after frontman Adam Granduciel and his bandmates committed to the revisiting and reexamining of endless hours of recordings that they laid down in various recording studios in New York and Los Angeles.

The albums full tracklist is as follows:

Up All Night Pain Holding On Strangest Thing Knocked Down Nothing To Find Thinking Of A Place In Chains Clean Living You Dont Have To Go

The band will support the album with a 5-date UK tour this November. Check out the full list of dates below.

Thu. Nov. 9 Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands Fri. Nov. 10 Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands Sun. Nov. 12 Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo Manchester Mon. Nov. 13 Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo Manchester Tue. Nov. 14 London, UK @ Alexandra Palace

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Gambling – lds.org

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opposed to gambling, including lotteries sponsored by governments. Church leaders have encouraged Church members to join with others in opposing the legalization and government sponsorship of any form of gambling.

Gambling is motivated by a desire to get something for nothing. This desire is spiritually destructive. It leads participants away from the Savior's teachings of love and service and toward the selfishness of the adversary. It undermines the virtues of work and thrift and the desire to give honest effort in all we do.

Those who participate in gambling soon discover the deception in the idea that they can give little or nothing and receive something of value in return. They find that they give up large amounts of money, their own honor, and the respect of family members and friends. Deceived and addicted, they often gamble with funds they should use for other purposes, such as meeting the basic needs of their families. Gamblers sometimes become so enslaved and so desperate to pay gambling debts that they turn to stealing, giving up their own good name.

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The Latest: Thick smoke had trapped dead in gambling space – Island Packet

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The Metropolitan Manila police chief says thick smoke trapped people in the gambling area where a gunman set fires, causing the 36 deaths tallied in the attack. Police chief Oscar Albayalde said Friday the gunman carried a 2 liter bottle of gasoline ...
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Inside Gaming: Illinois Senate Passes DFS, Online Gambling Bill – PokerNews.com

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This week's installment of Inside Gaming gets you up to date on Illinois lawmakers' discussions of gambling-related legislation concerning both casinos and online/DFS, shares the story of a new "match poker" league in India and reports on Thursday's devastating attack upon a Manila casino.

Illinois became a focus of attention this week as far as gambling legislation is concerned, with gambling-related proposals before both the state's General Assembly and Senate.

Over in the General Assembly their spring session ended Wednesday without lawmakers dealing specifically with a bill proposing to expand gambling in the state by adding six new casinos. As the State Journal-Register reports, the Senate has already approved a measure allowing for casinos in Chicago, Rockford, Danville, Lake County and in south Chicago, but the General Assembly did not take up the bill for a vote.

A last-minute attempt to add Springfield to the list of potential casino sites was blocked by a House committee, although the delay now means renewed hope for those wishing for the state's capital to be added.

While proponents of adding Springfield continue to make their case, the casino expansion bill may come up again during an extra summer overtime session needed to pass a budget (something Illinois lawmakers have failed to do for two years now).

Meanwhile over in the Senate many were surprised when lawmakers ended their session on Wednesday by passing a bill to legalize both daily fantasy sports and online gambling (including online poker).

The Senate passed HB 479 by a 42-10 margin, and while the House failed to address it before the close of business Wednesday, they could pick it up when reconvening for the extra summer session.

Earlier in the week, State Sen. Kwame Raoul, a sponsor of the bill, spoke to The Chicago Tribune about "controversy last year as to why are we regulating daily fantasy sports activity, which is ongoing in the state, and not regulating internet gaming, which is also occurring."

It therefore made sense to Raoul and those voting in favor of HB 479 to back a bill covering both. As Raoul explained, "what this bill attempts to do is also regulate and bring licensure and supervision of internet gaming under the jurisdiction of the Gaming Board. And it would limit the operation of internet gaming to existing casinos."

There are competing bills, however, including one for DFS only, that may hinder further advancement of the bill passed by the Senate this week.

Yesterday the International Federation of Poker shared its plans to stage a professional "match poker" tournament in India in September, an event described by Focus Gaming News as marking "the first time a legal and professional poker tournament" will be staged in the Indian market.

The IFP's announcement describes the organization having signed an "agreement with top Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her entrepreneur husband Raj Kundra's Viaan Industries Ltd to launch the Match Indian Poker League."

The Match IPL "will see city-based teams compete in the world's first professional match poker league." The first eight teams in the Match Indian Poker League will represent the cities of Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kolkatta and Mumbai.

"Players will be selected for the teams based on their skill based ranking, where their performances have been assessed while playing against one of the world's most advanced Poker 'Bots using the Match Poker app which launches in August," the IFP explains.

"Match Poker" is a team sport that incorporates the "duplicate poker" concept some may remember being introduced about a decade ago.

Team members are split up with one player at each table in each of the different seats. The same hole cards and community cards are then dealt at each table (e.g., everyone in Seat 1 gets the same hand, etc.). The game is usually played as pot-limit preflop and no-limit postflop. The team whose members collectively accumulate the most chips by the end of a session wins.

IFP President Patrick Nally describes the organization as having "worked tirelessly for many years to develop the sport and the technology to support it and make it... a truly 21st century mind sport."

"It is a mind sport in an e-sport wrapper," says Nally, who adds that interest in India "has been simply phenomenal."

The International Federation of Poker describes itself as "the international governing body for the sport" and is a member of the International Mind Sports Association. First launched in 2009, the IFP currently has 60 member Federations worldwide.

Finally, in a still developing story, the popular Resorts World Manila casino in Newport City in Manila was the site of a brutal attack on Thursday in which a gunman carrying a container of gasoline set fires in the casino causing panic among patrons, with the latest reports indicating at least 36 dead, most from smoke inhalation.

The New York Times today describes the chaotic scene in detail, including how the attacker shot his weapon upwards but not at anyone, filled a backpack with a "large quantity of casino chips" (worth 113 million pesos or around $2.3M USD, according to other reports), then set fire to tables before escaping into a hotel room where he committed suicide.

Other news outlets have reported the terrorist group ISIS having claimed responsibility for the attack, with U.S. President Donald Trump also describing it as a "terrorist attack" prior to his speech yesterday announcing the U.S. was leaving the Paris climate agreement.

However authorities in Manila deny such a characterization and dispute ISIS's claim, with a police spokesman describing it as an unsuccessful robbery attempted by an "apparently... mentally disturbed" individual.

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Exclusive: BSO Busts Several Alleged Illegal Gambling Operations In County – CBS Miami

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June 1, 2017 11:30 PM By Carey Codd

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BROWARD (CBSMiami) Illegal bets, tons of cash, several arrests and a couple of firearms thats what CBS4 News cameras saw Thursday night during a ride along with the Broward Sheriffs Office as they continued efforts to bust up a major illegal gambling operation in the county.

Four people are accused of keeping a gambling house and bookmaking and investigators with BSO said this case is more than a year in the making and stretches from the Dominican Republic through South Florida and into New York.

Just after 6 p.m., deputies and SWAT members descended on five different locations in northern Broward County.

Sgt. Dan Fitzpatrick walked us through several alleged illegal gambling operations. One in Pompano Beach had stacks of cash, a walk up window, a computer and lots of betting slips.

Youll receive a computer generated ticket just like this for your bet, Fitzpatrick showed us. He took Major League Baseball. He took Los Angeles.

BSO arrested a guy for running the operation. He didnt want to talk to CBS4 News.

Fitzpatrick said these types of gambling operations are becoming more prolific in the county and because its a cash-based business generally located in high crime areas, theres a high potential for violence.

Its ripe for armed robberies, shootings, which weve had several of, he explained. These places will get taken down. We had one about two minutes away from here taken down by three guys with AK-47s.

At the location, Fitzpatrick said someone inside dropped a Glock.

When the SWAT team was making entry into the location, somebody threw down a firearm right away, Fitzpatrick said.

A few blocks away in Deerfield, BSO busted three businesses in a shopping plaza on Sample Road. At one business that appeared to be a clothing store in the front, Fitzpatrick said theres a gambling operation in the back.

Based on our surveillance, if they sell any clothes at all, its very seldom, he said. We have never seen them sell any clothing.

The woman working at the store wasnt happy.

They say you were taking illegal sports bets here, a reporter asked her.

I dont want to talk about it, please, she said.

At another business, BSO showed us the gambling website open and running.

BSO hopes the busts might mean less violence on our streets.

Its just a matter of time before we have a homicide and were trying to prevent that obviously by eliminating these places, he said.

So far, BSO says theyve seized about half a million dollars in this yearlong investigation.

Investigators said theyre also going after the higher ups in this organization and they expect to take them down soon on racketeering charges.

Carey Codd is a General Assignment Reporter for CBS4 News and joined the News Team in 2005. He has covered a range of stories from cops to courts, foreclosures to features. In the past decade, Carey has covered Hurricane Katrina from New Orle...

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Euthanasia Bill struck down in Tasmania – The Christian Institute

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The Australian state of Tasmania has rejected a Bill to legalise euthanasia.

The legislation was defeated by 16 votes to 8 in the lower house of the Tasmanian Parliament.

It marks the third time in ten years that a euthanasia Bill has been defeated in the state.

The legislation would have allowed an adult deemed to have a serious incurable and irreversible medical condition access to lethal drugs to end their own life, or allow a doctor to administer the drugs.

Tasmania health minister Michael Ferguson said it attempted to remove protections safeguarding the sanctity of life.

This is in fact a dangerous bill that will in fact create a different group of cruel tragedies.

Weve said every suicide is too many yet before us is a bill that would sanction suicide, he added.

Speaking against the Bill, Paul Russell from HOPE: No Euthanasia said: This is a resounding affirmation that Tasmanian society takes a dim view of doctors helping people to suicide. Other Australian states should take note.

Daniel Pask, a disability activist with Lives Worth Living, also opposed the Bill, which he says posed a real threat.

Pask, who has spina bifida, added that it sent a terrible message to people with disabilities, whose basic needs and human rights often still go unmet, that our lives are not worth living.

Liz Carr, a disabled actress and activist for Not Dead Yet UK, recorded a message for Tasmania before the vote took place, and warned that the Bill would have exposed many to great risk.

Euthanasia and assisted suicide remain illegal in the UK.

Under the law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a person who intentionally encourages or assists the suicide or attempted suicide of another person, commits an offence which carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.

A Bill to legalise assisted suicide was resoundingly defeated in the House of Commons in 2015 by 330 votes to 118.

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New Zealand: Public Wants to Keep Ban on Euthanasia – Church Militant

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (ChurchMilitant.com) - Despite 78 percent of New Zealanders supporting a ban on euthanasia, pro-euthanasia groups are touring the country to promote their lethal legislative agenda.

Lawmakers are considering the End of Life Options Bill, introduced by Maryan Street, president of the Voluntary Euthanasia Society. It is modeled after the 2002 Belgian law designed to include non-terminal patients and the mentally ill.

JanBerheim, a Belgian euthanasia proponent and founder of Not Necessarily Terminal, is currently on apublic speaking tourin New Zealand, warning lawmakers not to include "redundant safeguards."

In advance of introduction of the bill, the government has required the Health Select Committee to investigate the public's opinion of the proposed euthanasia legislation. The investigation has been ongoing for two years, with the committee obtaining over 21,000 written and video submissions from New Zealanders; 1,800 people want to speak directly to Parliament about the law.

Proponents of legalizing euthanasia were quick to promote the idea that the high numbers of submissions were in support of legalization, with Street claiming in 2016that "the Health Select Committee received a record 21,533 submissions on the issue, indicating intense public interest in a potential law change."

In a press release from August 2016, Dr. Jane Silloway Smith, who analyzed the submissions, found 16,411 opposed repealing the ban on euthanasia. Smith reported, "Maryan Street and the Voluntary Euthanasia Society wanted to know New Zealanders' views on legalizing assisted suicide, and the people have spoken at a ratio of about 3:1. They have told Parliament not to legalize assisted suicide."

Smith continues, "The very clear ratio against a change in the current law, alongside the high number of total submissions, shows that there is a strong public political will opposed to assisted suicide."

The 16,000 Voices initiative, launched on March 8 by Smith, showcases nine video submissions and numerous written testimonials. Each video has different perspectives on why citizens are opposed. "It's actually many, many arguments for why people are uncomfortable with this idea or [are] outright opposed to euthanasia," Smith relates.

An independent research firm'sfull analysiswas released this May, illustrating that the majority of the submissions were not religiously motivated. This refutes the claim that the submissions were one-line statementsand not well-thought out. It concluded that 44 percent were between two lines and a page long. Even if all one-line responses were discounted, the ratio would be similar and still support the current ban.

In his speaking tour titled "Dying Well in Belgium," Berheim is claiming hastening death by continual deep sedation and "waiting for nature" are not suitable options, because if patients were still given fluids, it could take weeks for them to die. "The patient does not suffer but I can tell you the family suffers," he comments.

"InBelgium, we've put an end to the clandestine practice and because of the openness of the whole process, abuse of the dying patient is much less probable now that it is legalized with strict controls and peer review in place," he explains.

Belgiumhas the most permissive laws on assisted suicide, allowing anyone for almost any reason to be killed.This includes children.

Alex Schadenberg,International Chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, is claiming Berheim is misrepresenting the facts about problems and abuses of the law. Shadenberg points to two studies from the Flanders region of Belgium that show a rampant disregard for the law. In 2007, the study found that 32 percent of assisted deaths were performed without any request and that 47 percent of all assisted deaths were not reported.

A 2013 study in the same area showed nearly two percent of all deaths were hastened without an explicit request and that 40 percent of hastened deaths were not reported.

Berheimnow says the number of deaths by assisted suicide is at 4 percent. He also said the Catholic order the Brothers of Charity are allowing it in their psychiatric hospitals, claiming "they have now adopted it, seeing how the model works."

This claim is based on an April statement posted by the lay-led board of directors on the order's website, claiming they will allow the practice in their hospitals for the mentally challenged. Rene Stockman, superior general of the order, has come out publicly stating killing patients in their facilities will not be allowed. After lodging a formal complaint with the Vatican, Secretary of State Cdl.Pietro Parolin launchedan investigation, which is ongoing.

The Voluntary Euthanasia Society is setting up a series of meetings throughout New Zealand to promote legalization of euthanasia to doctors and health care professionals.

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UP: Mother seeks ‘euthanasia’ for daughter from PM Modi – Business Standard

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ANI | Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India] June 2, 2017 Last Updated at 16:07 IST

A woman from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking euthanasia for her daughter Anamika Mishra who is suffering from Muscular Dystrophy Disease.

They are residing in Yashodanagar of Kanpur.

Both have lost the hope to fight this disease, therefore, they are demanding death wish from Prime Minister Modi.

Anamika's father lost his life because of this disease.

Now, due to this disease and poor financial condition, the mother--Shashi Mishra has demanded euthanasia for her daughter.

Some social workers have come forward to help the duo, but as there is no proper treatment in India, they are only able to provide financial help to this family.

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A woman from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking euthanasia for her daughter Anamika Mishra who is suffering from Muscular Dystrophy Disease.

They are residing in Yashodanagar of Kanpur.

Both have lost the hope to fight this disease, therefore, they are demanding death wish from Prime Minister Modi.

Anamika's father lost his life because of this disease.

Now, due to this disease and poor financial condition, the mother--Shashi Mishra has demanded euthanasia for her daughter.

Some social workers have come forward to help the duo, but as there is no proper treatment in India, they are only able to provide financial help to this family.

(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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Spend tax dollars on addiction wisely – Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

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So to be blunt and get straight to the point, addiction is a disease. That being said, recidivism concerning drug addicts should be viewed and treated differently compared to other criminals who re-offend.

If a crime has been committed and the only victims are the person battling addiction and the state, then realistically no actual crime has been committed. My taxes should not have to fund police salaries and the incarceration of non-violent inmates. I should be able to decide that my hard-earned tax dollars go towards rehabilitating addicts, in order to prevent recidivism among those suffering from addiction. Fewer tax dollars should be directed towards police and redirected to fire and rescue, and educational and training programs.

Violent crimes like assault, rape and murder are one thing, but drug possession, sales, petty theft and unpaid fines are a whole different category. I do not believe my (or anyones) tax dollars should be wasted to incarcerate the individuals suffering from addiction and those that have committed minor crimes. The main goal should be the prevention of recidivism in general, but especially regarding drug offenders who have committed victimless crimes. If we do not address the problems that surround addiction as well as addiction itself I say good luck finding a place to house the influx of inmates in a state with an overpopulation of inmates, and good luck trying to use tax dollars to cope with the problem instead of finding a legitimate solution.

Alexander Ingram

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At Issue: Should Cobb County consider uniform public comment rules? – Atlanta Journal Constitution

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In Cobb County, residents have many opportunities to speak before the Board of Commissioners, the Cobb and Marietta Boards of Education and at the six City Council meetings of Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna - not to mention the planning commissions and other boards of these governmental entities and many town hall meetings.

However, regulations vary on how much time Cobb residents are allowed to voice their opinions and whether they will receive a response. Public hearings on zoning matters are separate from the public comment portion. Speakers must sign up in advance and state their names and addresses.

In Austell, residents may speak near the beginning of the monthly meeting. In Marietta and before the Cobb Board of Commissioners, residents may speak during the twice-monthly meetings near the beginning and at the end. In Kennesaw and Smyrna, residents also may speak during the twice-monthly meetings but at the end. In Acworth and Powder Springs and before the Cobb and Marietta Boards of Education, residents may speak near the beginning of the twice-monthly meetings.

Except for the Cobb Board of Education, allotted times for each speaker are set - usually five minutes each. With the Cobb BOE, speakers do not know how much time they will be allowed - one time this year only one minute as determined by Board Chair David Chastain until school board member David Morgan made a motion to give each speaker one additional minute. Many comments concerned the unidentified North Cobb High student who made racial threats, Cobb school officials said one to two minutes was sufficient since a maximum of 15 speakers are allowed for 30 minutes. However, the Cobb BOE can allow 30 more minutes at the end of the meeting.

The lack of uniformity has frustrated some concerned citizens who want their voices heard. Some officials say they just want meetings to run smoother and quicker. What do you think Cobb County should do about public comment periods during government meetings?

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DeKalb County Sheriff Jeff Mann pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of indecency and obstruction after he allegedly exposed himself in a public park and ran from Atlanta police. He appeared in Atlanta Municipal Court for a brief hearing to enter his plea. His trial is scheduled for July 7.

In the meantime, residents of DeKalb County are torn about what should be done about Mann. Some assert as a law enforcement official, he should be held to higher standard and resign his post or be fired. Others maintain what Mann did was a victimless crime and although he showed bad judgement, he should be forgiven and the county should move on.

Last week, we asked readers their opinion. Here are some responses:

His conduct certainly falls into conduct unbecoming as the DeKalb sheriff. There doesnt appear to be any doubt that he ran after an officer identified himself as police. If it was a deputy booked for the same thing what would he have done? It wouldnt be a one week suspension with pay I dare say. He is entitled to due process on the misdemeanor charges, but that isnt the question. How can his deputies continue to have any respect for him? It is another disgrace to DeKalb County. I predict he will be removed from office if he doesnt resign which he should do. Dennis Caniglia

Sheriff Jeff Mann should resign. He is a leader and as such he should held to the highest of standards. Would Sheriff Mann tolerate this type of behavior from one of his deputies? If the people of Dekalb County accept substandard and deviant behavior from the sheriff, can they expect better from others in and out of government? The sheriff should resign immediately. Freddie M. Edenfield

This was a victimless crime. I am of the opinion that we should all move past it. His embarrassment has been enough to pay for what he did. Warren Bice

I think he should resign because one he did not use good judgment. You go to a public park and expose yourself, knowing you are public figure elected to serve and protect the citizens of Dekalb County. It shows that he has other problems that he needs to address before he can lead a major department. Richard Taylor

The sheriffs indiscretion was a victimless crime. He is a good man. The county should move past this incident. Let it go! Catherine Carter

There should be no question on what should be done to Jeff Mann. An elected official caught by law enforcement breaking the law in such a lewd manner. Who knows how many times he has done this? Thankfully he got caught! Victimless? No, the law enforcement officer who caught him was the victim! FIRE HIM!!!! Cherie Gibson

I think Sheriff Mann has already paid a high enough price for the incident in Piedmont Park. This was, in my opinion, a victimless crime for which he has already suffered very public humiliation. I dont know what led him to expose himself to the officer but I find it very sad that a man of his education and career success should feel a need to do so. He has already suspended himself from work and to his credit has not tried to deny his mistake or blame others. I hope that he will seek help to understand why he placed himself in such a self-destructive situation. However, I dont believe that his actions disqualify him from performing his duties as Dekalb Sheriff in the meantime. Let us show some compassion for this man. Judith Mozley

He is a negative example to his employees and the community. This incident shows that Sheriff Mann is a pervert. Imagine what is going on inside the job site. I suggest that he resign and be prosecuted. Donaldo Whyte

He is a grown man who knew bloody well what he was doing and why he was there. He is a disgrace to the county and ought to be fired. I would feel the same way about a female official who was caught soliciting for prostitution. Susan Harte

We were upset when we saw the article about DeKalb Sheriff Jeff Mann was arrested because he ran away from the Atlanta police officer. Yes, Sheriff Mann ran away and that was wrong, but the officer made an issue that could have been handled in a better way. Sheriff Jeff Mann has been a dedicated officer in his years that he has served in the law enforcement in DeKalb County. He has been involved in public service to so many organizations. He should be allowed to continue his service as DeKalb County sheriff. Josiah V. Benator

It is my opinion that Sheriff Mann should be fired for breaking the law by exposing himself in public and then fleeing a law enforcement officer. Furthermore, I believe that he should get the maximum penalty for those offenses. While Sheriff Manns sexual preferences/delights are his business, he chose to break the law that he was voted to uphold by the people of DeKalb Countynot only one law, but two laws. Rose Casey

The better question: When does a lapse in judgement, during which nobody was maimed, murdered, or harmed in any way, warrant an investigation or a resignation? Answer: It doesnt! How many of you clamoring for the sheriff to resign can HONESTLY say that you have never done something that, in retrospect, you wished you hadnt? Answer: Crickets.

Time to stop being so judgmental and MOVE ON and focus our energy on the REAL criminals and their crimes and the havoc they cause locally as well as nationally. I applaud Sheriff Mann for the self-imposed suspension that exceeds the Code of Conducts recommended discipline for a first time offense. Clara Black DeLay

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