Comments on: Update—Multilple Arrests from Freds Pharmacy Hydrocodone Theft

By: Nan(Atkins)Carter

Nan(Atkins)Carter — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:08:07 +0000

As you stated: ALL WE CAN DO IS PRAY THAT GOD WILL TOUCH HIS LIFE AND HELP HIM GET THINGS RIGHT IN HIS LIFE AND PUT ALL OF THIS BEHIND HIM. NO..WE CAN’T BLAME THE PARENTS.. THIS YOUNG MAN WAS OLD ENOUGH TO MAKE HIS CHOICE AND IT WAS WRONG. THE ONLY ONE THAT WE CAN REALLY PUT OUR TRUST IN IS GOD! HE HASN’T LET US DOWN YET!!!

By: BL

BL — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:21:08 +0000

No matter what you say about Brian Rauls doesn’t change the fact that a good man chose to ruin his own life. He was a good, friendly guy and it hurts me to see people trash him. Yes, he needs to do his time and no his parents shouldn’t be blamed. This just goes to show that you can’t ever judge a book by its cover or put your trust in someone that you “think” you know.

As far as what you can do to help their families: Pray!

By: WH

WH — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:28:32 +0000

It was not my intention to strike a nerve. I am not trying to change anyones opinion b/c that is what is so good about this web site. I really enjoy the back and forth discussions.

By: concerned

concerned — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:51 +0000

It is amazing to read of the compassion that exists in people today, specifically the previous posters-sarcasm intended. It was stated that we consider the potential harm that Mr. Rauls has caused the community, that we should imagine him selling drugs to our own children. I’m going to summarize with the generic “what if it was your child overdosing?” statement. We all understand: drugs are bad. This is not a new revelation that you are all gracing us with. I think what Mr. Rauls did is grievous; I have always considered him far too intelligent to do something so dirty and ignorant. I do not pretend to defend any one of his actions. I do think that it is important for the judicial system, and the viewing public, to consider the backgrounds of suspects. This young man had/has a lot going for him: he’s articulate, kind-hearted, and smart. He made a terrible decision. I do believe jail time is necessary. He did the crime and he should do the time, but how much time remains a point of concern. I am self-aware enough to admit a bias, so I decline to suggest an acceptable sentencing. I do want to express my shock and disappointment in the comments on this page. Some of you are acting surprisingly cavalier about Mr. Rauls’ future. I digress to the beginning of my statement regarding the “what if it was your child overdosing?” statement. What if it was your child stealing and/or selling the drugs? Would you still maintain the same cavalier tone? I venture to say that you all wouldn’t.

By: My view

My view — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:35:48 +0000

You are entitled to your opinion the same as anyone else.
You will never change my view this topic. He may get his second
chance one day, but it won’t be anytime soon, and for that I am
very glad! At least for that long, I won’t have to worry about THAT
drug dealer selling drugs to my kids or anyone elses. I am done
with this back and forth conversation with you. If this person had
sold drugs to someone that went crazy on them and murdered a
loved one of yours, would you sit here and say that he deserved
a second chance? I think not. You and everyone else on here knows
my views on this story. This will be my last comment to you or anyone
else on this story. Bottom line is that drug dealers need to be in prison
so that they won’t harm other innocent people, same as murderers.
I guess that you and I will watch and see what happens to this person, but from the talk I have heard, it’s not going to be pretty for him for a long, long, time to come. Good day WH.

By: WH

WH — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:02:38 +0000

The people who dont vote dont have any reason to complain. If you dont vote you dont care.
Your right, he needs to be off the street and pay his debt, but like it or not, everyone deserves a second chance. If not, God would have turned his back on all of us a long time ago, bottom line.

By: My view

My view — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:50:46 +0000

Isn’t that what everyone that runs for office promises and it never happens? I don’t know why anyone votes anymore because all the politicians make the same broken promises. If I thought I could run for office and actually make some changes, I would be the first one there, but with the world the way it is today, it would take a miracle to change all the wrong that exists.
Bottom line is that this person that we have been talking about for the past few days is a drug dealer. He stole prescription narcotics and sold them on the street. That makes him a drug dealer. Drug dealers should be in prison where they belong. It doesn’t matter what any of us think about this, it’s just the right thing to do. GET DRUG DEALERS OFF THE STREET!!!

By: WH

WH — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:01:44 +0000

You can always run for office and change them.

By: My View

My View — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:27:26 +0000

The problem with our society today is we are too passive towards crime and the people who commit it. We slap them on the wrist and say, “Now don’t do that again.” Why can’t we as Americans have both freedom of speech and harsher punishment for criminals?

By: WH

WH — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:28:18 +0000

The horrid, evil things have been going on since Adam and Eve left the garden. The world will be a sinful place full of criminals Until the return of Christ. If you love the way other countries are run, I am sure you will be able to find a plane ticket there. Just remember though, you wont find any web sites to voice your opinions on b/c the goverment and legal systems censor those type of things in those wonderful countries.