“Why has Rep. John Duncan done nothing about corruption in Monroe County?”Lloyd in California says:
Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 5:52 PM
I have been considering buying property in Tennessee for retirement but this situation has given me second thoughts. I sent a message to Duncan via his e-mail which I include as follows. I have also contacted the realtors in the State to share my concern. They are oblivious and need any one who can to give them a call and ask questions about LCmdr Fitzpatrick and their Sheriff Bill Bivens. Maybe when they know their sales are being effected they will get involved too.
Honorable John J. Duncan
For a couple of years now I have been looking for property in TN. to retire. This address is but one that meets my requirements. However as I started looking into the local issues I have found something that disturbs me. It seems that the county of Monroe and the surrounding counties have a problem with basic citizen rights of the US Constitution as well as following the laws of Tennessee. I know that you have been made aware of the LCMDR Walter Fitzpatrick situation in Madisonville. I wonder as well as some I have heard from why you have not acknowledged that one of your contituents rights have been violated by the county Sheriff and Judges where he has been setting in Jail without representation nor with the courts advising him of the charges against him. I cannot immagine that a person could be put in this position in these United States these days without a strong voice from their elected officials. Please advise me through my e-mail what you or others in Tennessee are doing or are going to do to resolve this. It is my understanding that an FBI complaint has been opened. I just wonder what kind of representative you would be if I purchased property within your area of representation.
Respectfully,
Lloyd Carter
Lloyd,
It is a very wise decision NOT to move to Tennessee. When I first moved here 25 years ago, Tennessee was one of the best places to live in America.
Now Tennessee is one of the most Dangerous States in America. Nashville is the 7th Most Dangerous City in America and Memphis is the Most Dangerous City in America.
http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/city-news/nashville-ranked-seventh-most-dangerous-city
There is way more to Tennessee than Nashville and Memphis. I lived in the mountains for years and it was absolutely glorious...