We victims, feel the hearing should not be about politics and party rhetoric. To be truthful, when one has lost so very much, it hurts to witness that type of behavior at this very important confirmation. Throughout this great country, we need unselfish courage. We need John Ashcroft's strong conviction in the fight against crime and to further victims' rights. Victims deserve notice, the right to be present and the right to be heard at critical stages of their case.
Victims deserve, at the very least, equal rights to the criminal.
My only sibling, my Brother, Mickey Thompson and his wife, Trudy, were also murdered. That case is being actively pursued and I have faith that the case will soon be brought to trial . . . I only hope that our family can again endure the justice system. John Ashcroft will fight for legal rights and true remedies for crime victims. We urge you to support John Ashcroft's confirmation.