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Living in Maine and a fan of harness racing up here, I've had a chance to meet and chat with Casey. I think that he is pretty humble about the folks who support him and equally understanding about the ones who don't. I think he knows he fucked up big time. He knows how many feel about him. And I'm sure he knows his "glory days" are far behind him. And with racing in the shape it is here in Maine, I think he barely "eeks" out a living here. No real money around and I can't see any trainer or driver getting rich here. What would you think about a jurisdiction giving him a 90 day probation period before granting him a permanent license? Random drug testing, weekly evaluations, etc. I'm curious what you folks think.
A really reasoned argument Grandstand. I agree with you.
I can't answer to that Mike. I know after a 30 year career in law enforcement I've learned when a person "does their time" they are entitled to another chance. I'm not sure how you equate one heinous crime with another serious crime. But Case served his time. If you are going to make all crimes, a lifetime sentence, then there is no need for a justice system.
I don't wish bad on anyone. And I would expect a judge to sentence someone who commits a horrible crime to the most severe sentence. Criminals should be punished to the max. Case was not charges with attempted murder. Case was charged with Felonious Assault while "fueled by drugs and alcohol" But the judge in Ohio gave him a 4-5 year sentence. Please get you facts right.
Please refrain from commenting to me. I understand now why you are so disliked. I don't suffer fools. LOL!
I hope your daughter is never stabbed by a psycho drug addict but if she was, I bet your stupid response would be different.
Me, personally, I feel he did his time, paid the price, and should have the opportunity to apply for a license. Now, if a racing commission has concerns about drugs, alcohol, sobriety, and how that is going to impact him on the track, they can put protocols in place for him. That is protecting the safety and integrity of the sport, and everyone in it. That was done with Kent Desormeaux, Pat Valenzuela, and others. Now, I do not remember how many failed breathalyzer tests, drug/blood tests, etc. Walter Case may or may not have had-----so someone might say there are no grounds for that. However, he has a known and admitted history, so protocols are not out of place. The safety of others is all this is about, so I have zero problem with protocols. No way would I buy someone saying he never failed a test, so this is unnecessary or egregious.Now, if they have concerns about him kicking horses or something like that, OK, same thing, make his license conditional and attach a schedule of penalties. But that would also have to be "fair" IMO. My own opinion is that Walter Case is not a bad or evil guy. He was a good guy who has a disease. He got very sick and did some very bad things. And, he was found guilty and paid the price that was required. Not his price. The court's price! The Judge's price. He paid the price that was handed down to him. Today, he still has the same disease. And, one day at a time he stays clean and sober. As long as he does, he should be OK-----and if he is given an opportunity, with all the terms and conditions I said, I am OK with it.
What is wrong with you! Why don't you do your homework and find out the truth about people you insult here including who they really are before wishing ill-will on anyone! With comments like this, you don't belong in the human race. Please grow up and learn some respect for others (even if this just horseplop)!Please apologize for this as you should know better!
I will comment to whatever, whenever and whomever I want.
