Guestblog: Reaction to HBO documentary on Petit Family Tragedy

Below is a guestblog by former CT Republican party chariman Christopher Healy of Wetherfield. Former Republican State Senator Len Suzio worked tirelessly to repeal the state's early release program for violence criminals, as as state victim advocate still is. His predecessor, Dante Bartolomeo (D) now representing the 13th District which includes Cheshire, voted to continue early release of violent criminals as did Representative Matt Lesser (D). Representative Matt Lesser, who represents Middletown, in addition to continuing the early release program, also voted in favor of House Bill 6521 which would allow murders, rapists, kidnappers and other violent criminals convicted before the age of 18 to be released after only having served 60% of their sentences.
 http://www.middletowninsider.com/2013/06/rumblings-representative-matt-lesser.html
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After watching the dreadful HBO special on the Petit tragedy, I am grounded in appreciating the continued strength and courage of the Petit and Hawke families. Sadly, that can't be said of the parasitic defense lawyers featured in this documentary or some of the hidden, twisted liberal social excuses for the motivation of the two killers. But the chicken *hit award still goes to the Democrat and Republican lawmakers who waited until after the trials to abolish the Death Penalty and then claim that these two derelicts and agents of Evil would still be sent to their deserved death.

And of course, there is Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who hedged his bets during the campaign by talking out of two sides of his mouth, before claiming Connecticut was above seeking justice in such a cruel way. And to put a perfect period on it, Malloy has initiated an early convict release program that led to a re-run of what happened to the Petit's - a Meriden father and merchant cut in half by a convict named "Razor," also let loose early as were the Petit killers under a dysfunctional Pardon's Board.

This is what our state has become - where the lawless and lazy are rewarded and the hard working are soaked with taxes and ridiculed by the union things and elites. Some of us believe that government isn't the answer and shouldn't be held accountable for its lunatic policies.

Next year, thankfully, we will begin to talk to people across the state on why this slow swirl into the abyss has to stop.

Christopher Healy, Wethersfield, CT

Suzio Blasts Early Release Program

CALL FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO END THE PREMATURE RELEASE OF VIOLENT CRIMINALS

A Message from Len Suzio:

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Many of you have encouraged me to stay active in my public advocacy for Connecticut families and taxpayers. One of the things I intend to do is to keep you informed about important develops at the State Capitol.

As you may recall, last year I fought to suspend and reform the "Early Release" program that allows violent criminal out of jail early. I intend to lead a public campaign to revoke this fatally flawed law that already has cost 2 innocent residents their lives when they were murdered by criminals let loose before serving their full time.

Last year we won the fight to cap and cut the hidden gas tax. We were successful because so many of you signed petitions and contacted the governor's office. It is now time to start a petition drive to end Early Release.

Please read the press release below and click to sign the petition on EndEarlyRelease.com
Sign the Petition

Suzio Blasts Early Release Program

Will Lead Statewide Effort to Expose Dangerous Law

Calls on Legislature to Eliminate Failed Program

Date: February 27, 2013

For immediate release:
Contact: Len Suzio (203)-530-1544

Former State Senator Len Suzio, Connecticut's leading critic of the Early Release program, called for legislative action to end the premature release of violent criminals from jail before completion of their sentence. "We know of murders and rapes that have been committed by hardened criminals released under the Early Release Program. The arrest of Veron Lloyd in Hartford who has been charged with assault of a pregnant woman is the latest example of how this flawed law endangers the public by freeing unreformed and hardened criminals. If the Legislature were truly concerned with public safety it would eliminate this flawed and dangerous program", said Suzio.

"Murder, rape, robberies, assaults and other violent crimes are being committed by unreformed criminals let loose under the Early Release Law. The Legislature should waste no time eliminating the loophole that releases criminal thugs to terrorize our neighborhoods. I call upon the Legislature to swiftly act on Senator Markley's proposed legislation to eliminate the flawed Early Release Program. Every week that goes by more and more crimes are being committed by graduates of this fatally flawed program," Suzio continued.

Len Suzio is the newest member of the Victim Advocate Advisory Committee. "I will use my position on the Victim Advocate Advisory Committee to challenge those who continue to make excuses for this tragically failed public policy," concluded Suzio.

Related articles here: http://articles.courant.com/2013-01-25/community/hc-hartford-domestic-violence-arrest-0126-2-20130125_1_pregnant-woman-domestic-violence-unit-garcia and here: http://www.wsmv.com/story/20707682/hartford-man-accused-of-holding-girlfriend-against-her-will

Letter from Len Suzio: Thanks for Support

Len Suzio, photo credit www.ctrepublicans.com

‪It has been my honor to serve the people of Meriden, Middlefield, Cheshire, Rockfall and Middletown for the last 2 years. I thoroughly enjoyed working and advocating for my constituents. I am proud of our legislative victories such as the gas tax cut and cap. But I also am proud that I gave people a voice and a means to express their views in Hartford. We collected more than 10,000 signatures on petitions for the gas tax, Early Release reform and eliminating the state income tax on social security benefits. Those petitions had an impact. And they showed that when the People are organized their will cannot be ignored.

While serving in the Legislature I learned quite a bit about the political and legislative process at the Capitol. It is my intention to write a periodic e-news letter to try to keep you informed about important developments during the legislative session. In particular, I hope to keep you informed about the budget, taxes and public safety issues. Who knows, maybe we can start another petition or two!

Many of you have asked do I intend to run for office again. The answer is that I am not foreclosing that as a possibility. I do intend to play some kind of public role, but exactly what form it may take I don't know. I can assure you, although I was disappointed by the election results, I am not discouraged. I will continue to fight for common sense public policies and to keep you informed about important public policy news in Connecticut.

Again, thank you to each and every one of you for your support and encouragement.

Sincerely, Len Suzio

Former State Sen. Len Suzio has been appointed to the Advisory Committee for the Office of Victim Advocate. He will continue to fight to end the early release of violent criminals. Insider staff would like to say Congratulations Len Suzio!

Suzio Speaks Out: End Early Release of Violent Felons

Suzio at Ct Department of Correction, photo from Suzio website

Press Release from Suzio website: http://ctsenaterepublicans.com/2012/10/sen-suzio-victims-advocates-demand-suspension-of-controversial-early-prison-release-program/#.UH7Ym67AHU0

"Sen. Len Suzio (at microphone) was joined by violent crime victims at a Tuesday, Oct. 16 press conference in front of the Connecticut Department of Correction in Wethersfield to call on Gov. Malloy to suspend the state’s new policy which enable violent felons to be released from prison early.
Sen. Suzio also called upon the Malloy Administration to reappoint the state’s non-partisan, independent State Victim Advocate Michelle Cruz to another term. Cruz has been outspoken against the Malloy Administration’s new early release plan, which enables violent felons such as rapists, arsonists, child molesters and animal abusers to become eligible for early prison release under the Risk Reduction Earned Credits program.
“For months, we have been asking the Governor to suspend the Early Release Program as it applies to violent criminals and sexual predators and to order an investigation of the readily apparent failure to adequately protect the public,” Sen. Suzio said. “We already know of two murders associated with Early Release criminals. We know of a rape that was reported last week in Vernon. We know of a carjacking of an elderly lady this month in New Britain and we know of the sexual harassment of a 14-year old on a Middletown bus last month by an Early Release convict who had 28 convictions including rape at knifepoint.
“This week, we learned of the shooting of a 16-month old baby in New Haven by an Early Release graduate. How many murders, rapes and shootings of infants must take place before the Governor suspends this program? Enough is enough.
“We also are here to acknowledge the incredible courage and dedication of the State’s Victim Advocate, Michelle Cruz. Michelle has shown the light of truth on the disastrous Early Release Program. In so doing, she has demonstrated one of the rare characteristics of a political appointee today: the courage to stand up to the powers-that-be and say what the most powerful politicians in the state don’t want to hear. This Program is dangerous and should be suspended immediately. This program is a betrayal of the justice due to the victims of violent crime and their families. Continued:

Letter to the Editor: Suzio is Fearless

To the Editors of the Insider:

I strongly encourage all voters residing in the 13th state senate district to vote for Sen. Len Suzio (R-13) in the upcoming election. Sen. Suzio has seemed to be everywhere as our state senator.
He is fearless, challenging the way the state does business, and is unafraid to expose why failed state policies need to be changed.
Tireless, passionate, business-friendly legislators are few and far between in Hartford.
Vote for Len Suzio. He will continue to make us proud.

Sincerely,

David Furgess, Middletown

Letter to the Editor: Facts about Suzio Speak Volumes

To the Editor of the Insider blog:

 I am writing to urge all voters in the 13th District to re-elect Republican Sen. Len Suzio.

The facts are as follows:

1. Sen. Suzio has accomplished more as a freshman senator from the minority party than any freshman senator ever has ... even from the majority party. He has far exceeded everyone's expectations.

2. The "Cap the Gas Tax" Initiative: Sen. Suzio single-handedly boxed the majority party into a corner wherein they not only were all for it ... but tried to take credit for it as well!

3. The Prisoner Early Release Program: Sen. Suzio says that it needs to be suspended. He has said this repeatedly and emphatically. It was thrown in at the last minute during the last legislative session and has already resulted in 2 deaths. That is 2 people that would be walking around today had this program NOT been in place.

The bottom line: Sen. Suzio is a tireless advocate for the people in the 13th District. Do yourself a favor and re-elect Sen. Len Suzio.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Tomaszewski, Middletown