Bishop Thomas Olmsted Does Little for His Hispanic Flock, and Joe's Protected by an Army of Louts.

This Bishop approved David Ostler now in Sun City West. Ron claims that he was interrogated and/or coached for hours on end before taking the stand and that by the time he took the stand he was so confused he didn’t know whether he was coming or going. To top it off, he was in there without a lawyer! It was quite a dirty mess. I have talked to Ron since, and, with his permission, have our conversation on tape. Ron Leroux did not, as is claimed by so many, recant. But, alas, thanks to his stint on the stand at the inquiry, he has lost all credibility. For the record though, Ron Leroux never once recanted his sex abuse allegations against “Father” Eugene Larocque. And, for the record and for those who know nothing of this, Ron Leroux admitted to a CBC reporter that he himself had been part of the paedophile ring (scroll down to “Breach of Trust).Pistachio

Olmsted you are one dirty scum bag to place a known pervert David Ostler who is on the SNAP list of child abusers in Sun City West Az.

Just because a group calls themselves "We are America", doesn't mean they are. It should be called "Somos la reconquista del norte de Mexico". While I'm on the subject of names, how is it that "La Raza" is not recognized as a racist organization (presumably against non-Aztecs, i.e. "gringos")?

According the U.S. Census Bureau in 2007, 59% of people in Maricopa County identified themselves as caucasian. Does "Sheriff Joe" reflect these kind of statistics in his hiring of sheriff's deputies? Is there nearly 60% caucasian deputies patrolling the streets? Or is it much more. I have lived here for almost a year and I have only seen one hispanic police officer. I don't know the statistics but it doesn't look good. I would like to know how much of an "equal opportunity employer" the sheriff's department is. Just something to look into.

mark:

1: 13% are hispanic in prisons in the US2: its the bishops job to "protect his flock", and that means let loose on those that prey on people as their partaking in freedom of religion.

3: did you know the actual crime of entering the country illegally is actually less than a traffic ticket? thats right, its a civil law. that said, its pretty hypocrtical of us now to paint targets on their backs when just a decade ago most people didnt give a crap at the time. Even joe said in 06 that "im not going after the small fish, the gardner types, the hard working type, im only after the smugglers and dangereous ones"..my, how racism can change a politicians word, and its not his racism its morons like you that hes playing a tune so you can dance to....

he will not go against as one of the priests who did a hit and run got nothing so they owe him pay back, the story took the attn off the LEWIS PRISON EMBARRASSMENT . maybe even ole joe is afraid of his maker and putting a priest in pink undies and tent city well- ya know -----would be like hangng your dick out in a whore house.

Great coverage AGAIN Byrd.

Dear Mr. Stephen Lemons,Illegal aliens (illegal immigrants) are here ILLEGALLY. Illegal aliens are �not documented� so they do not pay into the tax system, but they reap the benefits from multiple social programs. What is the percentage of Illegal aliens in our correctional system? What percentage of inmates was convicted for violent crimes? Without these criminals (illegal immigrants) receiving free room, board, and medical care how would this impact our county and state budget? With regards to a women�s right to choose: What if the baby about to be murdered is female? Don�t they deserve the right to choose? What act did the innocent baby do to warrant being executed? When does life begin? Some say life begins at 40? With regards to Bishop Olmsted, he was working in two states, seven days a week, for 12-18 months (I do not know the exact length). Please list ALL of the projects that he is working on. Not just the projects that you know about, but ALL of the projects. He has made huge accomplishments with regards to the Hispanic community. What is your definition of �Hispanic Community�? Is it an individual with an Hispanic surname? But this individual does not participate in the Hispanic culture? Please define your terms before making these broad accusations. In part of your story you stated, �Where is Olmsted as the MCSO mistreats his parishioners, breaks up families, and marches chained Hispanic prisoners through the streets like circus critters? Polishing his crosier? Laundering his purple robes?� Where are the Rabbi�s, Elders of the Mormon Church, and the preachers from the evangelical faith communities? Why did you not mention these individuals in your story?Further in your story you stated that, �the bishop's relative inaction is in itself a green light to Arpaio�. In another story of yours The Bird Trumpets Redflex�s Demise in Pinal County and Tweets About Nova M�s Move Left on the Dial, Published on January 06, 2009 at 5:09pm, you stated that, �MCSO vehicles even menaced a confirmation ceremony for Catholic children presided over by Bishop Thomas Olmsted at Our Lady of Guadalupe on the second day of the sweep.� Which statement is true? You have contradicted yourself.In the future Mr. Lemons, I hope that you will get all of your facts straight and appropriately define your terms when making broad, all encompassing statements. I would be surprised to receive a reply.

Mark

I find it very sad that a paper that I have long enjoyed is now using ugly racist terms in its reporting. The use of the racist term 'ofay' to describe a group of white people the author doesn't like is very offensive to me and all others who distain racism.

he had to go here because "he wasnt invited to washington" whaaaa. no one wants him around. And I dont mena fear, they know he has gone off the deep end long time ago.

P.S. I've been busy lately but wanted to check in. It appears that your blog is going well (as usual) and I see that your latest column in the print edition of Phoenix New Times includes three different threads, all of interest to loyal readers, including your decision to eschew third person references and the delightful expressions invoked in personifying them. I, for one, will greatly miss your use of prosopopoeia and the folksy idiom and humor developed by you in connection with your alter ego.

Thank you, Mr. Lemons, for this exposure of sanctimoniousness on the part of local church officials. Apparently, however, there are forces at work, even within the Roman Catholic Church, which are concerned about social justice, just as there were during the 1980s when the Sanctuary Movement involving Central American refugees was taking place. Regarding the KINO Border Initiative:

"Over the past six years, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) has identified comprehensive immigration reform as a major public policy priority within the Church. In 2003, U.S. Catholic Bishops collaborated with Mexican Bishops to promulgate the joint pastoral letter on migration, Strangers No Longer: Together on a Journey of Hope.

"In 2005, the USCCB was joined by the U.S. Jesuit Conference and many other religious congregations and organizations to sponsor and promote �Justice for Immigrants,� a national campaign to raise awareness about Church teaching on human rights, migration and immigration reform, and to advocate at the local and national levels for comprehensive immigration reform.

"The Society of Jesus seeks to respond to the call of Christ who is present among those who are suffering from the consequences of contemporary immigration policy, border enforcement efforts, and the reality of undocumented migration, apprehension, detention and deportation.

"The social and economic forces that are driving these crises are bi-national forces, and any genuine attempt to be present to these crises must be bi-national in its approach. Moreover, the Society of Jesus wishes to be a genuine help to those committed men, women, parishes, and organizations that are already engaged in service to people and communities affected by the consequences of these forces. Ultimately, the Jesuits strive to be �in solidarity with the least and with all.�

http://www.jrsusa.org/kino/

Jesuitical? Perhaps. I can't personally validate the group, being an atheist myself, but they recently held a forum at ASU West dealing with the issue, and are perhaps worth checking out. Their motto is: "I'm migration : a civil dialog begins with me" (with a peace symbol dotting the "i" in "migration"). Solidarity is of the highest importance in advancing common goals. Given the importance of the Catholic Church among Mexican immigrants, and its bona fides among the American establishment, a coalition linking secular progressives with their religious brethren could be particularly effective.

Olmstead is grandstanding as much as Arpaio. He can lecture everyone about reproductive choice, but I did not see him lecturing on treating poor immigrants like living humans, I did not see the man lecturing Bush about torture or the death penalty. Olmstead is salting parishes with right wing nutjob priests, who lecture people about form and reproduction and talk little about human compassion and human dignity.

Olmstead is grandstanding as much as Arpaio. He can lecture everyone about reproductive choice, but I did not see him lecturing on treating poor immigrants like living humans, I did not see the man lecturing Bush about torture or the death penalty. Olmstead is salting parishes with right wing nutjob priests, who lecture people about form and reproduction and talk little about human compassion and human dignity.

im wondering just how many times they have used a "warrant" to harass those that oppose joe..thats something to look into..but im wondering if Sanchez has talked to DOJ yet, if not he should because thats bs..i do hope though that the DOJ official, who looked either hispanic or maybe phillipino/asian (wonder if he got stopped lol), saw the circus for what it was and reported it to his superiors. that kind of waste of resources is exactly the reason MCSO is CONSTANTLY overbudget year after year. Its also further cause for a complete and full audit of MCSO to finally happen AFTER 13 YEARS!! im calling andy out on that one, if he really wants to save us tax payers money that needs to be done ASAP to show us..his lack of demanding it just shows he doesnt really care about our interests, but rather his own career. How did that feel by the way, a judge basically calling you an idiot when he said "any rational person would know you cant defend someone, and then use that information to prosecute them with"...yeah, lets see why he would have said that, attorney client priveledge, conflict of interest......I like that sanchez kid though, and i hope he follows through by getting that coward Monteil fired much the same they did to Jiminez for standing up for them last year. Franky, your an insult to your own people and a disgrace.