Too Politically Sensitive: Since When Is Murder Too Politically Sensitive

The corruption found throughout this book also applies to many other counties in downstate Illinois. In Coles county we had Paul Komada running for SA in 08. We also still have Ron Tulin handling criminal cases. Jack Eckerty still lives within Coles county. Charlie McGrew is Sheriff of Douglas county. Not one of these people have ever been reprimanded for their roles in the Edgar county injustice. Instead they are still practicing the same type of corruption TODAY! A close knit group of corruption still exists. Coles county SA Steve Ferguson had an assistant SA stealing drugs from evidence locker, and this was hidden from the public for over 2 years, and even when it did become public, nothing was done! Houseboats for all corrupt officials!

I left Paris, Illinois in 1960, when it was a sleepy little farming town. What the hell happened? "Too Politically Sensitive" illuminates the cesspool of Illinois politics and the very sorry state of corruption and lawlessness that apparently overwhelmed Paris. As I read through the book, I shocked and then shocked again at the level and the brazenness of the cover ups, the corruption, the greed and the complete disregard for the citizens of Illinois. It is seldom that I find a book of this nature to be in the can't-put-it-down category, but "Too Politically Sensitive" reads like a thriller.

A very well written book (despite a handful of typographical errors) and very overdue. It was a realistic look at the justice system in Illinois and very readable. It was one of those "can't put it down" books. Michale Callahan was very courageous to write this and he should be applauded.

This is one of those books that is very hard to put down. I lived in Paris for many years and some of those were in the house. A lot of things were brought to light and it was about time! I plan on reading this book again, because I am sure that there are things that will be come clearer the second time around. What a shame Mr. Callahan and his family had to endure what he did just so the truth could be told. Too bad he couldn't get anyone to listen and act.

I'm glad Mr. Callahan had the guts to write this GREAT book. I grew up in Paris and know first hand 'who' owns the town...we all do. It's sad that the 'in fighting' and 'back stabbing' of the ISP kept Herbie in prison all those years when he should have been out when Steidl was released. It's sad that my home town is so corrupt and that these 2 men were so disliked to have been framed for these murders and lost the best years of their lives!!! I hope those who had a hand in this travesty of justice are real proud. A MUST READ!!!! A+++++++++++