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ABSCAM — Part 9

57 pages · May 08, 2026 · Broad topic: Politics & Activism · Topic: ABSCAM · 57 pages OCR'd
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oe Se ee, one. nian tee we ~ . 4, 2 . o. “+ ry * < - at C 0 Speaking the public minc eee Where to write_ — os Kansas City, Mo. 64108 eo (Letters must include the writer’s signature, work and home tele- hone numbers, and address, al- though the telephone numbers and. street address will not be published. All letters will be verified before publication and are subject to edit-. ing for length and clarity.) All kept silent a Poor Richard Kelly is now a victim. He should sue the FBI for tempting him, for making a criminal of a good ol’ congress- m an. US. District Judge William Bryant has thrown out the jury verdict in the conviction of Mr. Kelly and dismissed the indictment. It is ‘outrageous’ to this _ judge that a person of power should be fempted. It 's not fair; how can the broth- erhood of deception cover up, claim for-. getfulness, and deny what is seen and > heard? Where are the fun and games 7 when we see an absolute? Devious minds do not know how to cope with absolutes. How can we have a fair trial if there’s no. - defense? Throw it out! a ’ Why did none of these lawmakers a proached in the Abscam case notify law enforcement officials immediately upon being asked to use their government . powers to aid a “client” for money? Do they not consider this an attempt to sub- - vert the integrity of our democratic proc- ess? Is this too much the usual order of ‘the process—lobby contributions, speech . fees, free vacations, interest-free loans? - . This was not new ground, just new , friends, and thus the prudent caution. It : poes to prove again, ‘Old friends are the. t and most trustworthy.” 24 : We have a law that obvious child abuse » must be reported by certain profession: als. Should not judges, wardens, lawyers, , police and especially those who enact - aws which govern the conduct of Ameri- ca be held responsible to quickly report any attempt to influence their judgment and power with reward? . ; 7 * ; w————» ‘Ken Wutke Holcen,Mo. ~~ Fe -~— ow - om: pe er on greece: sahesienae saaamadedat canteen at Dept ean eae ne AEA 7 Ren SRR Et, SE OE WEE NRE TEE Ey Beare er an ete gee
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