Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? is a Latin phrase from the Roman poet Juvenal, which literally translates to "Who will guard the guards themselves?"
In my last post I discussed Conflict of Interest. This one concerns the destination one can arrive at when moral lines are blurred.
In these matters we often hear the phrase, "Best of Intentions" used.
Good intentions can be paving stones on the road to the opposite destination
From the Hawkeye we learn Funds draw fire for pastor
Complaint alleges campaign wrongdoing by minister, Christian conservative group.
By JOHN MANGALONZO
jmangalonzo@thehawkeye.com
By JOHN MANGALONZO
jmangalonzo@thehawkeye.com
A Burlington minister has been accused of laundering large campaign contributions in advance of the 2008 Iowa caucuses.
On Tuesday a Republican activist filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission, accusing Morris Hurd, pastor of West Hill United Methodist Church, of funneling money intended for the Iowa Christian Alliance from the Mitt Romney organization.
Further, the complaint filed by Stacey Cargill of West Des Moines alleges the ICA received a $100,000 contribution during the 2008 Iowa Caucuses from "maxed out" Romney donors -- money she claims was made in quarterly payments through the West Hill church.
In addition to Hurd, Cargill named ICA president Steve Scheffler and their respective organizations as respondents.
On Tuesday a Republican activist filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission, accusing Morris Hurd, pastor of West Hill United Methodist Church, of funneling money intended for the Iowa Christian Alliance from the Mitt Romney organization.
Further, the complaint filed by Stacey Cargill of West Des Moines alleges the ICA received a $100,000 contribution during the 2008 Iowa Caucuses from "maxed out" Romney donors -- money she claims was made in quarterly payments through the West Hill church.
In addition to Hurd, Cargill named ICA president Steve Scheffler and their respective organizations as respondents.
continued ( A long read for brevity I have only posted the entro)
It would appear that some of the evidence in this case may have been lost because
Computer stolen from church
By JOHN MANGALONZO
jmangalonzo@thehawkeye.com
Burglars may have hit a new low after a local church on Thursday morning reported it was victimized.
Burglars may have hit a new low after a local church on Thursday morning reported it was victimized.
Burlington police said officers went to West Hills United Methodist Church, 540 S. Leebrick St., after a pastor found signs the building had been broken into. The pastor raised suspicions the culprit or culprits may have entered the church between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8:15 Thursday morning.
An initial investigation indicated several items inside the church had been rifled through, and the suspect or suspects had taken a computer and undisclosed amount of money.
Police did not find evidence of forced entry. (emphasis added)
An initial investigation indicated several items inside the church had been rifled through, and the suspect or suspects had taken a computer and undisclosed amount of money.
Police did not find evidence of forced entry. (emphasis added)
I would say that was very convenient?
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Updated: Thursday, 22 October 2009 5:35 AM CDT
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Updated: Thursday, 22 October 2009 5:35 AM CDT
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