Change in bail rules a stunning victory
A June 25 1986 editorial lauds amendments to Rule 3.2 allowing judges to consider dangerousness and impose conditions in release decisions. It highlights public outcry over Kevin Coe’s pretrial freedom, credits WAPA and Prosecutor Seth Dawson for proposed reforms, and notes the Supreme Court approval to take effect Sept 1. The piece defends balancing victims’ rights and public safety against concerns of due process.
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Snohomish County
Seth Dawson
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WAPA
Editorial support helps state bail reforms adopted
The State Supreme Court approved a proposed amendment allowing judges to consider dangerousness in setting pretrial bail and to revoke bail for violation of release conditions. The change, effective September 1, 1986, followed strong public input and editorial backing from the paper and Randall Dodd, who provided persuasive submissions to the Court.
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State Supreme Court
Randall Dodd
Editorial on Pornography Sparks Local Letters and Debate
A flood of letters challenges a Mill Creek area editorial on pornography, defending free speech while urging public awareness. Writers debate censorship, legal recourse for harmed women, and the societal harm of porn, referencing the U.S. Attorney General commission and the Reagan commission findings. Some readers mock the editor and urge respectful, substantive discussion.
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Mill Creek
Randall Dodd
U.S
United States
Dodd
Mr. Dodd
High tech and government accountability in the information age
A reader voices concern that the "Age of Information" brings better living but also lost accountability. He cites repeated "the computer is down" replies, warns against tech as a justification for service decline, and urges shrinking government so ordinary citizens can understand decisions like siting a bus barn in protected zones.
Claiming a Seattle NCAA final four memory sparks debate
A reader defends his 1958 Seattle Huskies basketball memory claiming he played 15 of 29 games that season and recalls Elgin Baylor, while recounting his role as team eater and advisor. The letter notes a controversial photo and questions its authenticity as Enterprise researchers examine it.
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