To the editor:

We now know that justice only applies to the accused. The absolute opposite applies to the victims. The cause? Attorneys and their perpetual game playing. They don't practice law. They pretend to practice the law. (Except when they are trying to delay court - which they do at every opportunity.)My husband was assaulted and nearly killed in September of 1990. We have been waiting for our day in court since December of that year, when the accused were bound over for trial on an attempted homicide charges.

Since December, however, our court date has been canceled time and again, usually for unexplained reasons. For 17 months, we have been playing attorney games as they use delay tactics in hopes of dulling our memories of that night.

Delays benefit the accused by prolonging the day when they have to account for their actions. All the while, we are continually victimized. We are sent subpoena after subpoena to appear in court, only to be called at the last minute with another excuse from the attorneys.

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The last time, one of our illustrious defense attorneys canceled at the last minute because he needed time off. The problem is, he agreed to this date several months ago and, in fact, is planning to retire in a few weeks.

These high-priced attorneys really work up a sweat making and breaking court dates. The question is: When do they do their jobs? What about the feelings of those left in limbo while they play their games? Haven't we been victims long enough?

May I make a suggestion? I propose that attorneys as well as witnesses be sent subpoenas. Perhaps then they will be forced to do the jobs they are being paid for.

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