Dear Editor,
David Thompson has served nobody but himself for the last 24 years that he's held the office of Benton County Attorney. Rather than protecting county employees or giving sound legal advice he's instead harassed and terrorized them while creating a hostile work environment. Instead of protecting the county from lawsuits, he's instead played a significant role in literally causing one currently in litigation.
His own comment to Veteran Kevin Atkinson's opinion piece is a bold-faced lie; he did in fact disrespect Mr. Atkinson and use those despicable words. Unfortunately for Mr. Thompson, there are witnesses that are not afraid to speak up against tyranny.
Attorney Ray Lough is a true representative of the people of Benton County, not to mention, "some of our most vulnerable citizens". Ray has successfully prosecuted over 130 parental-rights terminations, handled over a thousand juvenile court cases, and thousands of court-appointed cases and the Loughs have fostered 74 kids, adopting 11 of them.
His experience is much more diverse than people realize. He's also handled thousands of bench trials and personally tried five Class A felony murder jury trials, which is actually more than Mr. Thompson himself. Other jury trial experience includes charges of theft and felony assault. Just because David Thompson hasn't tried a case against Ray Lough in years, doesn't mean he lacks trial experience. Enough of the broken record claims about Mr. Lough not having any trial experience, they are false.
Yes, he's a good person. Yes, he's accustomed to helping people. News flash; you can still be a county prosecutor without being a jerk.
We the people will no longer tolerate this preposterous behavior from an elected official! It's time for a change!
-Name Withheld
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I'm curious as to why initials appear to be all that is required to submit a comment here instead of a full name. Thanks,
https://www.vintontoday.com/articles/News/article1033186.html
Vinton Today did that because one of Thompson's lackeys took it upon themself to harass a reader about their comments. Thank you Editor.
P.S. GO VOTE FOR RAY NOV.8
Editor's Note: And this is why the writer felt the need to use a pen name. County Employees contacting people who comment, Private Investigators running names through databases...
Thinking maybe I need to do even more reconsidering of publishing names other than my own.
I have been in contact with the writer and the letter will remain.
Editor's Note: I was contacted and asked to set the record straight. Here's that article... https://vintontoday.com/articles/News/article1033276.html
Editor's Note: When we have people hunting down the writers, yes. We aren't in Mayberry any longer.
Dave Thompson is not a good fit for Benton County.