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09.27.2008 6:52 pm

Joyce on “Truth Squad”: Not about prosecuting people

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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St. Louis Circuit Jennifer Joyce has been caught in a dust-up over her presence on a “Truth Squad” for Barack Obama. Jennifer Joyce

For the background, see Jo Mannies’ post below.

Now, here is a statement from Joyce:

As a citizen, I believe that elections should be about issues.  I also have enormous respect for our First Amendment and freedom of speech.  My sole purpose in participating in this initiative is about getting truthful information to the voters.  This has never been or never will be about prosecuting people.

Clearly there are those who are attempting to twist the purpose of this initiative for their own benefit. This attack is a great example of how the truth is distorted in campaigns and what we’re trying to stand up against.

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“Jessica Fields”, I love you! What a great statement!

— pc jacksonville,fl USA
9:48 pm September 30th, 2008

This is no surprise considering that a couple years ago, a tv movie was put out called “Path to 9/11″ when certain democrats in congress threatened to yank ABC’s broadcast license if they showed the movie - which put former president Clinton’s decisions in a bad light.

http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/07/thugs-for-life-dems-threaten-abcs-broadcast-license-over-path-to-911/

— Chris B.
10:18 pm September 30th, 2008

— Heywood Usumi
“Now have me arrested me or prove that isn’t true.”

We know it isn’t true because Obama is not a Republican.

— STL
9:40 am October 1st, 2008

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce’s public involvement in Obama’s “Truth Squad” displays complete and utter disregard for the mission of her office, “To pursue justice for all citizens within the highest standards of ethical behavior and professionalism.”

Her job isn’t to defend Barack Obama against inaccurate claims or character attacks. If she wants to make it her business, it should be to defend all presidential candidates against the same.

I make no distinction between McCain or Obama, “Truth Squads.” If you’re a member of law enforcement or the court system, you have no business abusing your office to intimidate citizens from utilizing free speech. And if you’re going to do it, you sure as hell better be non-partisan in your dealings.

Whether or not it was the Circuit Attorney’s intent to intimidate Republicans, she has made many citizens uncomfortable via her unwillingness to defend all candidates. In doing so, she causes the public to lose faith in our justice system.

Through her partisan actions while a prominent member of our circuit court, she has sullied her reputation, her office, and the city of St. Louis. Until she apologizes for this injustice, she leaves a stain on us all.

— innov8ion
9:06 am October 2nd, 2008

These defences are foolish. I just finished 30 years of military service (mostly reserve with 10 years total active) I was medically retired due to injuries (non-combat) received in Operation Iraqi freedom. In the civilian world I worked in law enforcement on several occasions. The idea that a Law enforcement official would endorse a candidate (using their position as a platform) let alone start a organisation like this is sick. As puplc officials we should not be seen as biased. What this unethical person does in her private time is her bussiness. But to state that she never said they would prosecute is not the issue. If Bush had started “truth squads” the ACLU would have gone crazy and rightly so. Who is to decide what the truth is.. this Stalist… I do not think so!
in my years of service I have met many fine people who gave thier very lives to protect the Constitution.. This person has whored herself to a political campaign and has disgraced the true defenders of free speach she should be fired.

— William
4:17 pm October 17th, 2008

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