1. The fact that Genarlow’s friends took a plea deal should not preclude Genarlow from remaining steadfast in his principles regarding being labeled a sex offender. He is not a sex offender; he is one of a group of teenagers that engaged in sexual activity.;

2. The State of Georgia’s offer of a reduced sentence is still too harsh for the act that occured between two teenagers. The antiquaed law was so absurd that Georgia law has been repealed.;

3. According to reports by CNN, the retroactive application of the change in the law would only affect seven (7) inmates, not 1300 inmates as AG Baker asserts. If there are seven other inmates in the same situation as Generalow, yes, their cases should be reviewed also.;

4. The mother of the girl involved in this case reported gestapo-like tactics used by the State Attorney’s Office threatening her to testify against Genarlow Wilson or be subject to punishment herself.;

5. Why should Genarlow Wilson trust any ‘assurance’ from the AG, DA or any Georgia official? One judge’s voiding of his sentence was overturned and a scheduled bond hearing was canceled.; and

6. It is very likely that this situation could have been handled at a much lower level and did not need to arise to Genarlow or any of his friends being charged. Douglas County law enforcement could have handled this situation in a manner that would not have been so damaging to the future of the teens involved. Law enforcement always has that leniency and it is frequently used.

You have not been unfair in your criticism because AG Baker can influence a positive resolution of this situation. What has not been entirely equitable is the focus of attention on Baker rather than Douglas County DA David McDade.

It is a lot easier for Georgia offcials to avoid charges of racism when Baker is the face associated with this rather than McDade, the judges and even Gov. Perdue can put a stop to this.

Baker obviously is feeling the heat, the others need to feel it also.