Machen's 'message' might not be enough to stop corruption

Reading the pleadings in the matters of the bit players in the Harry Thomas Jr. corruption case, I wondered why prosecutors brought the hammer down on Marshall Banks and James Garvin. Thomas pleaded guilty to diverting more that $300,000 in public funds meant for children’s athletic programs into his pockets. Nasty in many ways. Thomas agreed to accept a felony and is likely to spend a few years in jail.