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Shurtleff hoping surgery will save his leg
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Good Luck | 6:46 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Many people who have lost limbs have turned the tragedy into triumph. I'm
sure whatever the outcome for Mr. Shurtleff he too will find a way to live his
life to the fullest. I wish him the best.
Robert | 7:19 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Maybe the State of Utah should make Mr. Shurtleff's medical decision for
him, just as Mr. Shurtleff attempted to force Parker Jensen to accept the
State's medical decisions. Better yet, let Parker decide! After all, if
Shurtleff can meddle in the the personal, family matters of a private family,
why shouldn't we return the favor?!!!
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Candidate | 7:23 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
This guy is the picture of a public statesman and tough guy. Good thing that
he's still running, even if limping. Utah needs his kind of attitude
toward criminals.
John S. | 7:28 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Mark, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you undergo surgery.
CP | 7:37 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Good Luck Mr. Shurtliff. Don't lose hope there's still much for you to
do. You will always have my vote. You're the only one for the job - so
you'd better stay strong! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. P.S.
Don't go riding anymore motorcycles - lol.
Anonymous | 7:40 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Best of luck, Mr. A.G.
sob | 7:40 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
sorry about the petty comments of some of the small minded in this state
best of luck, no one deserves this kind of difficulty
best of luck, no one deserves this kind of difficulty
Michael B the Attorney | 8:07 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Robert, your comments lack insight, understanding and compassion. No matter
your political persuasion, taking a "shot" like that when this article
is about the man's injuries, is just plain cruel.
Mark, we are pulling for you in the legal community, and wish the best!
Mark, we are pulling for you in the legal community, and wish the best!
Cats | 8:15 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
To Robert: There are some really nasty, petty people.
Ken Goddard | 8:32 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Inquiring minds like mine would like to know who is picking up the medical bills
for all this. It seems he has had a lot of surgery let alone time off the job.
And what about his salary if he is short on state sick leave.
Robert | 8:57 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Michael B "the attorney":
And I suppose that you believe that charging good, loving parents with kidnapping their own child is just fine then. Isn't that taking a "shot" when the family is facing trying times?
And I suppose that you believe that charging good, loving parents with kidnapping their own child is just fine then. Isn't that taking a "shot" when the family is facing trying times?
Phil | 8:59 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Shurleff has already chosen misery.
Lavinia | 9:00 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Mark Shurtleff is a decent man and dedicated public servant who has worked hard
for the State of Utah despite his injuries. I don't often agree with his
politics but I wish him all the best in this very tough situation.
Billy | 9:07 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
To Cats: there are some really nasty, petty people. I think Robert obvious hit
the nail on the head. Mark Shurtleff
Charles | 9:18 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Mark, best wishes on your recovery our prayers are with you, listen to your
doctors and stay off the leg for long periods of time. I am 5 months out of
surgery and still watching my time spent on my leg. Ken, Mark is an elected
official with insurance to cover the medical costs, but I am sure he would
accept any financial help from you to help with the deductibles and copays and
non insured items. He gets his job done. Robert, you have no idea how government
is run or anything about you Attorney General.Government is force and Mark
tempers that force. Good luck Mark.
Mike S | 9:25 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Mark-
Best of luck to you. Our prayers are with you!
And to those of you who offer these petty, callous remarks, you ought to be ashamed of yourselves. If you don't know Mark, you shouldn't be passing judement. He is a good, dedicated public servant.
Best of luck to you. Our prayers are with you!
And to those of you who offer these petty, callous remarks, you ought to be ashamed of yourselves. If you don't know Mark, you shouldn't be passing judement. He is a good, dedicated public servant.
Linda | 9:25 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Ken -
That is what you have insurance for, to take care of your medical expenses and anything left over you pay yourself. He may be using all his vacation time, sick leave and unpaid leave. What does it matter to you? I can't stand the GOP of which Mr. Shurtleff is a member however I do wish the man well and hopes this turns out positively for him.
One he is stable he can work from his bed, all you need is a phone line, WiFi and a good secure laptop. His staff can come to his home and so on. What do you think the man does - beat the street for criminals?
That is what you have insurance for, to take care of your medical expenses and anything left over you pay yourself. He may be using all his vacation time, sick leave and unpaid leave. What does it matter to you? I can't stand the GOP of which Mr. Shurtleff is a member however I do wish the man well and hopes this turns out positively for him.
One he is stable he can work from his bed, all you need is a phone line, WiFi and a good secure laptop. His staff can come to his home and so on. What do you think the man does - beat the street for criminals?
Re: Michael B | 9:54 a.m. Aug. 29, 2008
No Mr. Attorney, Roberts comments were spot on. If his comments were without
compassion and insight then surely Mark Shurtleff's actions running the
Jensen family out of the state like Governor Boggs of Missouri did the Mormons,
bankrupting them, destroying their livelihood and their faith in government and
the justice system is beyond cruel, it is evil. And you would call this a
political persuasion?
No one wants to see Mr. Shurtleff lose his leg but some of us who watched his lack of compassion, insight, judgement, and plain cruelty, see eery signs of a what goes around comes around law taking effect.
Much like some of those he prosecutes (or doesn't prosecute depending on whether they might have prominence) it is difficult to have a full cup of compassion after witnessing the exercise of so much brutality especially in the name of authority and the law.
And Michael, your words seem to live up to the well deserved reputation of attorneys.
No one wants to see Mr. Shurtleff lose his leg but some of us who watched his lack of compassion, insight, judgement, and plain cruelty, see eery signs of a what goes around comes around law taking effect.
Much like some of those he prosecutes (or doesn't prosecute depending on whether they might have prominence) it is difficult to have a full cup of compassion after witnessing the exercise of so much brutality especially in the name of authority and the law.
And Michael, your words seem to live up to the well deserved reputation of attorneys.
what a sad state this is... | 1:15 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I find it hard to believe after reading some of these comments that people would
make such low blows on a person no matter who they are and one of their own, in
other words someone living in Utah, no matter their job. Have a heart people of
Utah!! And if you don't have one find one!
To The Attorney General of Utah Mr. Shurtliff: I would like to wish you the best and that your leg will heal. Our thoughts are with you and our prayers. Be well.
To The Attorney General of Utah Mr. Shurtliff: I would like to wish you the best and that your leg will heal. Our thoughts are with you and our prayers. Be well.
Carol | 1:41 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Best wishes to Mark Shurtliff. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
familiyi. To anyone who has written an unkind remark, please imagine how you
would feel if you were in the same situation and perhaps you will show more
compassion. Whether or not you life Mr. Shurtliff--and I happen to think he is a
dedicated and wise attorney general--you should at least show respect for him as
a fellow human being.
uncannygunman | 2:42 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I was unaware that Shurtleff's injuries remained so serious. Best of luck
for a good surgery and speedy recovery!
Seirous Matter | 4:53 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
This a a Seirous matter for him and his family lets take it easy on him,
Henry Drummond | 5:25 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
As a liberal Democrat, I may find many things I disagree with Mark about
politically, but I do admire him as a person. He has taken many young people
into his home and helped many others including the "lost boys" of the
FLDS community get a second start on life. I have seen tears in his eyes as he
has talked about these young people, and the good he has done is one of the
great untold stories of our State.
My thoughts are with you Mark. I wish you a speedy and successful recovery. You are too important to many young people to be kept out of action!
My thoughts are with you Mark. I wish you a speedy and successful recovery. You are too important to many young people to be kept out of action!
Alan | 7:10 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
God bless you Mark.
Annonymous | 12:02 p.m. Sept. 2, 2008
Michael, you say that you witnessed all these events? Were you there or are you
going off the information given to you by a liberal media? I don't think
you have any right to comment on the situation. Stop pretending to have an
opinion so you can sound smart. If you have a problem with his politics find
some other blog, posting this on an article about a potentially serious medical
problem is childish and petty. All have to say to all the people with negative
comments is GROW UP. Get an opinion based on facts and facts alone, not what
someone else wrote.
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Sorry about the leg, and hoping that the surgery is a success.