Comments on: Parolee prepares for graduation, rejoining society

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:14:16 +0000

@Teddy ~ I stand corrected. It does state that he moved here from the Philippines, but the article doesn’t state whether he is a citizen or not. I would assume he is in fact a citizen, otherwise, deportation would’ve been the only action considering his criminal record. I agree wholeheartedly with “Stop with all the negativity”.

That being said, I applaud Mission Solano for their positive impact on the community at a time when donations are hard to come by. I also pray that Mr. Cunanan is able to successfully turn his life around.

By: Rich Giddens

Rich Giddens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:26:51 +0000

I can’t understand why the Daily Republic hasnt published my comments defending this Filipino man who’s trying to turn his life around. What’s up with that? Doesnt make sense to me! I hope things turn out well and I hope we see an update on this story too! Mission Solano Rocks!

By: I

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:22:54 +0000

Praise the Lord! <3

By: Prince Jack

Prince Jack — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:03:29 +0000

Again, I think it’s wonderful that this young man is taking steps to better himself as a human being. Right now is not the time to go patting him on the back though. As a certified drug and alcohol counselor I’ve worked with several substance abuser. At this juncture the worst thing you can do is pat this kid on the back. The second he rests on his laurels is the second he let’s his guard down. That my friends is dangerous for someone new in recovery. Secondly the true test begins when he’s away from the live-in program in which he coHabitats. Will he remain clean and sober when he isn’t under the watchful of eye a counselor? I sure hope so, but statistics prove differently. His best bet right now is to keep doing the right thing so that he may break his dung beetle status, if you will and continue going to meetings. I wish this young man the best.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:01:33 +0000

A felon turning his life around is extraordinary enough for me to consider it news. Read the rest of the headlines from our county… so many murder trials and unsolved crimes. At least a group of citizens are TRYING to stop the problem at the source instead of complaining about the government not stopping all crime/curing evil or whatever the talkers expect. Good to see good people of action get some news.

By: Stop with all the negativity

Stop with all the negativity — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:59:05 +0000

I’m really tired of all the negative comments surrounding the 3 part series.
1st – If he needs to go go his place of origin, maybe we should all leave since this was never really ours in the 1st place.
2nd – This gentleman is trying to improve his life. Kudos to him for realizing that he can and will do his best to improve his life. I’m sure he’ll pay it forward. For those of you, who want to put him down, shame on you for judging him when you should probably look at yourself.
3rd – Glad to see the Daily Republic is showing that people in our community can really change and make a difference. There is HOPE.

By: Christine in FF

Christine in FF — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:54:07 +0000

If you read the article Jack~ it clearly states that this a 3 part series on this man’s story.

By: Teddy Bruisevelt

Teddy Bruisevelt — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:56:00 +0000

Melissa, if you read the article you would see that Cunanan was referred to by the author as being a “Filipino immigrant”, which is precisely why I used the quotation marks. The concern here is not regarding his race, but rather his status as an immigrant, who by virtue of being a convicted felon, should be returned to his country of origin.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:51:16 +0000

Just because he’s of Filipino descent, doesn’t mean he’s an immigrant. He may have been born in the US or a naturalized citizen.

By: Prince Jack

Prince Jack — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:24:20 +0000

Cosign

By: Prince Jack

Prince Jack — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:18:16 +0000

Why is this the second day in a row that the Daily Republic has featured this parolee’s story on the front page? I can think of a few things going on in Fairfield at this moment that are a million times more important. I’m all for someone getting their life together as this young man Francis Cunanan supposedly is, it’s not an easy thing to do. I just hope this young man realizes how privileged he is to be living in this country. Perhaps now he can stop living like a dung beetle and make something of his life.

By: Teddy Bruisevelt

Teddy Bruisevelt — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:02:39 +0000

I can’t understand why this “Filipino immigrant” and convicted felon has not been deported to his country of origin.