Pantagraph-area residents comment on Rod Blagojevich's 14-year prison sentence:
“Happy New Year to you … in jail!”
Jody Decremer, Bloomington
“The rule of law is wonderful. Thankfully, he didn’t rise above his hair.”
Herb Eaton, Bloomington
“I’m surprised they didn’t give him more time. He’s made Illinois look really bad. I think Illinois might be one of the only states known for (political corruption).”
Christian Hursey, Bloomington
“He wasn’t the only one committing crimes, but he just happened to get caught. There are so many others in this state doing the exact same thing. If they can put away just a few of these guys, it will send the message that you can’t get away with it anymore.”
Stan Roemer, Bloomington
“I think he got what he deserved.”
Robert McGrane, Varna
“Actually, I think that’s just a slap on the hand. For what he did to us, life’s OK. If it would have been us, don’t think they would have put us in there and thrown away the key and forgotten that we’re there. I’ve seen the justice system. It’s really messed up.”
Deborah Nino, Eureka
“Fourteen years? Is that all? I think he should have gotten more than that. I am sure they will uncover more (misdeeds).”
Joe Good, Normal
“He should have gotten longer. His biggest crime was probably getting caught. Backroom dealing the way he did it — your phones are tapped, man.”
Chris Dunigan, Normal
“It’s great. I’ve listened to the news and what he did. It (14 years) fits.”
Shane Spaulding, Secor
