Thumbs up...

...for Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti.

Thumbs down for the judge who let Garcia go.

In the Herald today is a police report about an arrest for cocaine in Carpentersville. Here's the report:

"• Acting on information that a man had cocaine in his possession, police executed a search warrant at 398 Tee Lane at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Seven plastic bags containing about 13 grams of cocaine were found in a black leather coat hanging in a basement closet at the residence, a police report said. Charges of delivery and possession of a controlled substance were filed against Esteban Garcia, 32, of the same address, police said. The Kane County State's Attorney's Office asked for a high bond for Garcia because he had come to the United States illegally and was considered a flight risk. Garcia posted a $7,500 bond Wednesday morning and was released from the Carpentersville lockup. His next court date has been scheduled for Nov. 19 at the Kane County Judicial Center." Daily Herald 11/13/08

Barsanti was absolutely right to request a high bond.

We question the wisdom of a judge who would allow Esteban Garcia back out on the street. $7,500 is chump change for a drug dealer.

Speaking of "failure to appear" it seems that our lady who tried to beat the train at Kimball Street and killed her sisters and nephew in the process has fled back to Mexico. Is anyone surprised?

So, what can we do? Some states have enacted laws requiring high bail or none at all, calling illegal aliens inherent flight risks. Don't hold your breath in Illinois.