The Muncie Star Press is reporting that authorities spoke with Rep. Saunders sons, Andrew and Patrick concerning the hit & run death of Thomas Michael Jackman on February 5. The story didn’t have any additional details about what happened. I summarized what I could find in this entry.
As usual, I find useless, the “man on the street” opinions that local news insists on obtaining. Today, we get to hear from New Castle resident, Charlie Gerth. If there is any connection between Gerth and the Saunders/Jackman incident, it is not identified in the story. Nevertheless, we are treated to Mr. Gerth’s opinion. Opinions, you’ll recall, are like certain body parts in that everbody has one:
No charges have been filed yet, though a decision on charges is expected this week, Edwards said.
That’s not a moment too soon for New Castle resident Charlie Gerth. He thinks the time is up on this investigation, and said he’s “amazed how they give (Rep. Saunders) almost a week” before his son talked to authorities.
“If it had been you or me, our butt would be in the slammer,” Gerth said.
Gerth said he knows others are complaining too, but he plans to do more than just that. At least, he wants to take his complaints to the next level – directly to Gov. Mitch Daniels.
Though Saunders and Daniels both are Republicans, Gerth said he thinks complaining to the governor will at least turn some heads.
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