First of all, Mr. Simmons was aware that his candidacy for sheriff would elicit a strong response from the “Good ol' Boys.” It’s unfortunate that people have to start negative innuendos or alluding to negative tactics while hiding behind the internet such as, for example, comments from Tom1939. Since Mr. Simmons was an executive in the Detroit Police Department, I would imagine that there were a few disgruntle employees that would like get back at him. It’s a shame that you (Tom1939) are using the internet to attempt anonymously to assassinate Simmons' fine record of achievements and I ask every blogger and reader to question your true motive.

Last March (2007) Fayette County became aware of a car accident that took the lives of John Minaberry and friend
of many Lennie "the locksmith" Dunn.

sponsored meeting and anticipated hearing a panel of educated, in the know panel of speakers, receive awareness and hearing acknowledgement by those in charge in that Crime and gang related issues seems to be here in Fayette County. I have read some of the opinions concerning this meeting. Some of you attended and most did not. My opinion, I am glad I attended. Working in our school system, I know now what to look for in possible “gang” type behavior and their symbols. I did not understand that graffiti is a “gang” related issue that we need to be aware of and paint over immediately to avoid retaliation wars. I do now. And I learned much more. My concern with the future of Fayette County and this year being an election year we all need to take head. Crime is here, drugs are everywhere, and more is coming. How do we want the future of Fayette County to be?