I don't necessarily disagree with much of your sentiment, Jim, but I would like to comment on your judgement on the investigation aspect of this issue. We simply don't have all the information concerning the investigations into these crimes. I'm far from happy about the residivism of the illegals, expecially after being deported due to criminal activities, returning, but I'm not willing to lay judgement on the investigations of both the illegals nor the 81 year old man. I would sooner have the investigations done in a rational and thorough manner, and that takes time, than rush into a politically influenced decision as to the prosecutorial discretion of charging people with crimes. These matters, especially investigations with media coverage, are rife with injustices from rushing to judgement.

In this case, I believe the aspects of the shooter's actions were easier to desipher a course of action. The thieves actions, although also easy to say they were stealing, could very well have had many secondary considerations or investigations which led to the delay in the DA determining what he would do. His decision to not press charges and allow Wheat Ridge PD to arrest and follow through with prosection on the two thieves could just as easily be a calculated and thought out process as much as it's being argued as gross indifference. There isn't any information to support either side at this point.