The Sterling Stage, 6134 E. Hwy. 290
A Disservice to Crain
RECEIVED Mon., Feb. 19, 2018
Dear Editor,
I have known Judge David Crain since he was born. In fact, I grew up with the entire Crain family. David is like the rest of his family in being exceptionally bright, thoughtful, compassionate, and more than willing to listen to those whose voices go so easily unheard and to work on behalf of those whose faces go so easily unrecognized.
In my life as a parish priest, I have also accompanied people who have gone before his court. I have seen his sense of fairness and deliberateness up close with those caught up in a justice system that is not always just.
In your description of him and his experience of being a judge in our county for 33 years ["Chronicle Endorsements," News, Feb. 16], you have somehow made him sound like the one thing I know he is not. He is not lazy. “Handing off” important work to his magistrate is evidence of his capacity for delegating, not lack of interest or attention.
Certainly, you may endorse whichever candidate you deem more appropriate. But, since you have told us that you do not work in a judge’s chambers and cannot say with certainty how much time elements of that work might take, I would recommend that you take the time to learn more before offering an endorsement to someone who doesn’t know any more than you do about “how to be a judge.” Judge Crain certainly has earned his place within our community with dignity, grace, and even wisdom. I believe you have done him a disservice here.
I have known Judge David Crain since he was born. In fact, I grew up with the entire Crain family. David is like the rest of his family in being exceptionally bright, thoughtful, compassionate, and more than willing to listen to those whose voices go so easily unheard and to work on behalf of those whose faces go so easily unrecognized.
In my life as a parish priest, I have also accompanied people who have gone before his court. I have seen his sense of fairness and deliberateness up close with those caught up in a justice system that is not always just.
In your description of him and his experience of being a judge in our county for 33 years ["Chronicle Endorsements," News, Feb. 16], you have somehow made him sound like the one thing I know he is not. He is not lazy. “Handing off” important work to his magistrate is evidence of his capacity for delegating, not lack of interest or attention.
Certainly, you may endorse whichever candidate you deem more appropriate. But, since you have told us that you do not work in a judge’s chambers and cannot say with certainty how much time elements of that work might take, I would recommend that you take the time to learn more before offering an endorsement to someone who doesn’t know any more than you do about “how to be a judge.” Judge Crain certainly has earned his place within our community with dignity, grace, and even wisdom. I believe you have done him a disservice here.
Sincerely,
The Rev’d Jeffrey H. Walker
The Rev’d Jeffrey H. Walker
