Stealing
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Not so long ago, I read an article in the Fort Wayne paper concerning a lady who was treasurer at the Leo American Legion Auxiliary. It seems as though this lady, who certainly can't have much self respect, was stealing money from the group. This money is earmarked for Veteran programs and orphaned children.
The Leo American Legion pushed for the filing of criminal charges against this person, which I feel they should have. In my opinion, she should have been tried for treason. The low-life stunt of stealing from a non-profit organization helping veterans could only be topped by stealing from a church or a helpless old woman.
I sent the Leo American Legion a letter complimenting them on their courage. Usually these thieves are swept under the rug and the people with the brooms are of questionable character. They often put out an ignorant statement, like "They paid the money back, what is the problem?" To me this is like someone holding up a 7-11 store, the clerk trips the silent alarm the store is engulfed by police. The robber then gives the money back and all is forgiven. That should never happen and could not happen, but it takes place with service club thieves regularly.
This lady or anyone who steals from a place like the American Legion should not ever be allowed to enter any American Legion again, but if they would even have one ounce of self respect they would make that choice on their own. These clubs survive on volunteers giving their free time, but often a political wife or friend is put into a position of trust of these clubs and receives a small paycheck for what is supposed to be a volunteer position. This person, in my book, is a thief as well.
What is really appalling to me is they often have yellow ribbons on their vehicles or pro-military bumper stickers. Money is tight, service clubs have a hard time making it. If you belong to one, watch out for con artists. If you catch someone stealing from your club, push for criminal prosecution. Stand up for what is right and just. Anyone less does not honor the memory of those you serve.
Maybe a bill should be passed that requires these clubs to ask for criminal charges to be filed when someone is caught stealing or the club will lose tax exempt status?
Bob Morrison
Warsaw[[In-content Ad]]
Not so long ago, I read an article in the Fort Wayne paper concerning a lady who was treasurer at the Leo American Legion Auxiliary. It seems as though this lady, who certainly can't have much self respect, was stealing money from the group. This money is earmarked for Veteran programs and orphaned children.
The Leo American Legion pushed for the filing of criminal charges against this person, which I feel they should have. In my opinion, she should have been tried for treason. The low-life stunt of stealing from a non-profit organization helping veterans could only be topped by stealing from a church or a helpless old woman.
I sent the Leo American Legion a letter complimenting them on their courage. Usually these thieves are swept under the rug and the people with the brooms are of questionable character. They often put out an ignorant statement, like "They paid the money back, what is the problem?" To me this is like someone holding up a 7-11 store, the clerk trips the silent alarm the store is engulfed by police. The robber then gives the money back and all is forgiven. That should never happen and could not happen, but it takes place with service club thieves regularly.
This lady or anyone who steals from a place like the American Legion should not ever be allowed to enter any American Legion again, but if they would even have one ounce of self respect they would make that choice on their own. These clubs survive on volunteers giving their free time, but often a political wife or friend is put into a position of trust of these clubs and receives a small paycheck for what is supposed to be a volunteer position. This person, in my book, is a thief as well.
What is really appalling to me is they often have yellow ribbons on their vehicles or pro-military bumper stickers. Money is tight, service clubs have a hard time making it. If you belong to one, watch out for con artists. If you catch someone stealing from your club, push for criminal prosecution. Stand up for what is right and just. Anyone less does not honor the memory of those you serve.
Maybe a bill should be passed that requires these clubs to ask for criminal charges to be filed when someone is caught stealing or the club will lose tax exempt status?
Bob Morrison
Warsaw[[In-content Ad]]
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