Guerra leaves dubious legacy
Editor:
Just when we thought the antics and circus-like entertainment of Willacy County's district attorney, Juan Guerra, ousted in a landslide, he is going out in a ball of fire. He is shooting out indictments at will. He does not take time to aim; he's shooting from the hip.
What a legacy he is leaving. What a leader for the children of Willacy County to look up to. What a Mexican for other Mexicans to admire.
What does that say about the people who voted for this man? The vice president of the United States was not out his reach; he tagged him too, right before getting kicked out of office.
Guerra did not suffer a loss; it was a slaughter. Has anyone heard of illusions of grandeur?
I am sorry for the citizens of Willacy, but more than anything I am sorry for the innocent victims of this clown's maliciousness. Senator Eddie Lucio, a pillar; Judge Migdalia Lopez; Judge Janet Leal. The people who we citizens of Cameron County voted into office, having to get dirty by a well-known clown?
Who will be the first foolish person to hire this silly guy after January?
Yolanda Campos
San Benito
Our democracy isn't that young
Editor:
This is in response to the article stating that President-elect Barack Obama tapped UTB-TSC President Juliet V. Garcia to be a part of his transition team.
Ms. Garcia stated that she was excited to be a part "in the historic transition of our young democracy."
Excuse me?
If Ms. Garcia knew her American history she would discover that the United States has enjoyed democracy for 200 years.
Ms. Garcia needs to learn her American History.
If this is one of Obama's learned advisers, I can only imagine what a mess it is going to be.
Shirley Burgess
Big Spring, Texas
