Saturday, November 10, 2007, 08:14 AM
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Land-grab case yields good lessonsPosted by Administrator
My reading of the letters from Jay Perry, George Stringe, and the Kirlins in the Open Forum on Nov. 8 regarding the adverse-possession issue of the Kirlin property is enlightening in that it illustrates issues beyond the scope of this unfortunate situation. And while I rarely find myself in agreement with Bob Greenlee, he was right to bring this to our attention.
1. Here is another example of a law that is being twisted beyond the intent (the Espinoza campaign-contribution issue of late comes to mind).
2. The unfortunate lack of personal integrity and concern for others that exists in our current civil climate that would condone this exercise is disheartening.
3. The use of obscure legal knowledge by an ex-judge to take advantage of a neighbor is disappointing and further increases the lack of trust in our government and its officials.
This issue is a classic example of how difficult it can be as a parent to teach your children honesty and integrity when they see both flouted by persons who should know better. While I would agree this is not simply a Boulder problem, I would also agree that one needs to question what kind of person would do this to a neighbor. I can safely add that I would not allow my child to play with the McLean and Stevens children for fear of what they may "learn" relating to interactions with others. Oh, and if I could vote against "retired Judge" McLean, I would do so, but I guess I will reserve that opportunity for Judge Klein whose judgment is also in question here.
ALBERT PETERSEN
Boulder
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