Letter to the editor Amy Kletter

I am writing in support of Dave Clegg for Ulster County District Attorney. Besides being a man of integrity; he is smart, well-spoken and a person who really cares about people. His life experience combined with these traits make him an excellent candidate for a position that can make such an impact on so many lives. We all know that our prison system isn't working on so many levels. We have too many people in prison and we're spending too much money on incarceration, when we could be helping most of the minor offenders and their victims. This is called Restorative Justice, and Dave is a strong proponent of this method of dealing with many more minor crimes that actually can be dealt with in a healing, healthy manner instead of just throwing someone in jail and leaving the victim without closure. This method not only provides space for the criminal to rehabilitate to become a productive citizen (including making amends with the victim), it also saves the taxpayer a great deal of money. 

It's past time for our society to start looking at a different way of dealing with crime, a way that will both protect society from serious offenders but will offer lesser offenders a helping hand and a chance to change their life's path.  Please find out more about Dave, check out his website, go hear him speak. He's the real deal.