Archive for October 10, 2007

Apparently. Last week, the CT media reported that David Pollitt, convicted in the late 70′s of sexual assault was finally being released from prison after serving out his sentence. Justice done, you say.

I piss my pants, say neighbors. They don’t want him in their community. Unfortunately for them, his sister lives in their neighborhood and she was the only member of his family kind enough to take him in after his release.

Neighborhood groups have been gathering at a house across the street from the one where Pollitt will live. They have called town officials, the governor’s office, and state agencies like the Department of Adult Probation and Department of Correction. Some have signed an online petition to keep Pollitt in prison, and many have told the media of their fears.

I wish I had a smiley face that puked. I’d use it now. Mr. Pollitt has served his sentence. Day for day, actually. No parole. He did get “good time” per the statutes in effect at the time of his sentencing, but so did everyone else.

Here’s the really sucky part:

The family’s attorney said Tuesday that neighbors put up a sign in Rosengren’s yard Monday and accosted her when she went to her mailbox. He said Pollitt, preparing to leave the Osborn Correctional Center in Somers on Friday, has heard of some of the controversy and has had second thoughts.

Here’s an idea: Move out.

Idiocy.

Yes, my tone is informal and I’ll probably regret being so rude tomorrow, but you know what… f*** it. This is ludicrous. I don’t know Mr. Pollitt personally, but I do know that after serving 24 years for his crimes, he deserves to go home.