tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post1019456691188800000..comments2024-03-15T05:45:01.402-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: John Bradley out as forensic science chairGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-29617010297921720622011-05-27T20:34:34.788-05:002011-05-27T20:34:34.788-05:0010:11, I totally agree about Jack Skeen's appo...10:11, I totally agree about Jack Skeen's appointment. However, I don't believe he could have made it as any kind of attorney in the private sector. To do so would require at least some knowledge of the law, which he does not have. Skeen has lived off the taxpayers for more than 30 years. I doubt, at this point, he is capable of earning a living on his own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-39487630005685773142011-05-27T19:19:56.381-05:002011-05-27T19:19:56.381-05:00BRING BACK SAM BASSETT!
I AGREE WITH KERRIGAN!
Sh...BRING BACK SAM BASSETT!<br />I AGREE WITH KERRIGAN!<br /><br />She wrote on September 4, 2009:<br /><br />Dear Governor Perry,<br /><br />I am writing to indicate my support for Samuel Bassett, Chair of the Texas Forensic Science Commission. Mr. Bassett has provided dedicated leadership to the Commission during his two terms and I recommend his reappointment under the strongest possible terms.<br /><br />Once the Commission was fully funded in 2007, it’s members worked tirelessly to develop reporting policies and procedures, a website for dissemination of information and review complaints under Mr. Bassett’s leadership. The Commission’s lack of funding or administrative support led to a backlog of complaints that Mr. Bassett inherited when he assumed the role of Chair. The Commission worked quickly to review and make decisions on these once the reporting infrastructure was in place. Of the almost thirty complaints received to date, the Commission has identified only three of potential merit, and these are currently under investigation.<br /><br />One of the Commission’s ongoing concerns relates to the Open Records Act, and the necessity to release complaints and investigative information during the course of an investigation. It would be my position that these records should be closed until the Commission completes an investigation and makes a final determination. Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office inform the Commission indicate that despite the sensitive nature of the complaints and the ethical issues associated with the investigative process, there is no statutory authority for an exception.<br /><br />The Commission’s work is critical, particularly in light of the recent National Academy of Sciences report that was released in February of this year. Given the delays establishing funding and filling open positions on the Commission until 2007, I support Mr. Bassett’s reappointment. Doing so will ensure a measure of stability to the Commission during a time of great scrutiny.<br />-Dr. Sarah Kerrigan<br /><br />(reposted from "Forensic panelists urged Perry against a shakeup" - Statesman.com, Oct. 6, 2009)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-17098513269983146522011-05-27T10:48:46.506-05:002011-05-27T10:48:46.506-05:00Occasionally, the legislature does something good....<i>Occasionally, the legislature does something good.</i><br /><br />Nah, it's almost always their inaction, as in this case, that is good.<br /><br />RageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-71581897055704048582011-05-26T22:11:29.170-05:002011-05-26T22:11:29.170-05:00Now if Perry could only take back his appointment ...Now if Perry could only take back his appointment of Jack Skeen to the 241st District Court. Skeen should have had a chance to be an excellent plaintiff attourney.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-33171390810827340102011-05-26T18:27:29.081-05:002011-05-26T18:27:29.081-05:00Occasionally, the legislature does something good....Occasionally, the legislature does something good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-74484719205891342782011-05-26T16:02:19.113-05:002011-05-26T16:02:19.113-05:00He was appointed to a two-year term but since he w...He was appointed to a two-year term but since he wasn't confirmed by the Senate, he won't continue to be chair after session ends.Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-62778148315762637502011-05-26T13:22:55.160-05:002011-05-26T13:22:55.160-05:00The official website for the commission indicates ...The official website for the commission indicates that his appointment expires in September. What gives?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com