First of all, I would like to say that the police officer in Illinois should have no comment toward the situation at hand. He is a long distance away and this matter doesn't pertain the slightest bit to him. His opinion is NULL AND VOID.

Next, after reading all the blogs posted, I am full of emotion in many different ways. I'm going to assume that most everyone who blogs about him isn't a close friend or relative. I, however, am. The trial and everything that goes with it is hard enough. The negativity, rudeness, snide remarks, and ignorance is unneeded. What is needed is a kind word to the family to help make the path a bit smoother, or a nice blog or comment saying we're praying for you.

I will say this. I agree with some people who say his punishment is much too harsh compared to some who commit a much more serious crime. Billy didn't hurt anyone physically. He didn't take someone's life or dignity. He merely made a mistake. I'm not saying he shouldn't serve for the MISTAKES he made. (and trust me, he knows it was a MISTAKE) However, I don't think he should suffer 20 years in prison and the family sure should have to suffer thousands of dollars in fines.

Another thing, I'm still at a lack of understanding in some places. No one has seen nor heard from Reverend Overstreet, with the exception of the newspaper where he just recently started up a new ad to run his mortuary. How can he just get away from what he did to Billy. He should be EMBARRASSED that he is so self-consumed, cold-hearted, and conniving. Also, I wonder if you go to the gas station on Rossville Blvd. that the ignorant towel-heads run, why have they not been shut down or punished for their wrong doings as well. We punish a man of our creed, and we let go the Middle Easterns, who shouldn't have the privilege to even be here in our country let alone RUN A BUSINESS and take our AMERICAN dollars. Tell me that something isn't messed up in that picture.

Call me racist or prejudice, but I call it playing the game fair. Let stop knocking Billy and praying for him and his family. He will get what he deserves, and more , I'm sure. However, the least little kind word can go for miles. He was a political target and they got him. Don't make things worse than they already are.

Thank you.