09-08-2009, 11:35 AM
There has been a lot of surprise, outrage and amazement lately regarding the proposed plea bargain for Randal “Randy” Randrup, the father who admits shooting his son eight times, killing him and throwing the body into the ocean.
I, and many others I am sure, feel that justice will not be served with a two year sentence minus time served. This situation creates a sense of abandonment by our judicial system and compounds people's sense of vulnerability to crime. If murder is not punished just what is? Somewhere there needs to be accountability. In this case the opportunity for accountability lies with Judge Glen Hara who has not yet accepted the plea bargain in his court.
I suggest to you that this is one of those times when it is important to pick up pen and paper. The Honorable Judge Hara is capable of listening to argument. He does this for a living. Judge Hara is not the one who created this situation. He is the one who can resolve it quickly and efficiently.
Write a letter to Judge Hara.
Try to focus on the implications of the plea bargain as proposed and the affect it has on you. Try to avoid placing responsibility for this on the judge. He did not bring forward this moment. Do let Judge Hara know that he represents the community and the community has grave concerns with the progress of this case.
What happens next may partly be up to you.
Honorable Judge Glen Hara
777 Kilauea Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
I, and many others I am sure, feel that justice will not be served with a two year sentence minus time served. This situation creates a sense of abandonment by our judicial system and compounds people's sense of vulnerability to crime. If murder is not punished just what is? Somewhere there needs to be accountability. In this case the opportunity for accountability lies with Judge Glen Hara who has not yet accepted the plea bargain in his court.
I suggest to you that this is one of those times when it is important to pick up pen and paper. The Honorable Judge Hara is capable of listening to argument. He does this for a living. Judge Hara is not the one who created this situation. He is the one who can resolve it quickly and efficiently.
Write a letter to Judge Hara.
Try to focus on the implications of the plea bargain as proposed and the affect it has on you. Try to avoid placing responsibility for this on the judge. He did not bring forward this moment. Do let Judge Hara know that he represents the community and the community has grave concerns with the progress of this case.
What happens next may partly be up to you.
Honorable Judge Glen Hara
777 Kilauea Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
Assume the best and ask questions.
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