Pubdate: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) Copyright: 2006 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Contact: http://www.heraldtribune.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/398 Author: Art Grams GET CAREER CRIMINALS OFF THE STREETS What is wrong with our criminal justice system? The Dec. 19 news item "Drug bust at house" is a perfect example. These convicted felons still prowl our streets instead of being in prison -- three convicted felons arrested again. One was arrested 20 times since 1999 for various serious crimes. Two days prior to his arrest in North Port, he was arrested for resisting an officer. Another felon was arrested 11 times since 1992, including robbery and gun possession violations. The third felon was arrested three times on drug and gun charges with two of the cases still pending in court. A stolen gun was recovered in this raid. Possession of a firearm by a felon is a violation of federal law. Why are these felons roaming our streets instead of doing prison time for their crimes? Our justice system needs a total review to deal with these career criminals. Our civilized society should demand nothing better. Art Grams, Nokomis - --- MAP posted-by: Elaine