tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post6856121175091417218..comments2023-10-19T02:55:59.956-07:00Comments on Stoddard Online: Stoddard Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16008000327500269202noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-52649883731390530442007-03-21T17:04:00.000-07:002007-03-21T17:04:00.000-07:00To Laura Mclure,Very interesting that you would co...To Laura Mclure,<BR/><BR/>Very interesting that you would comment on a case that I can clearly see you know nothing about…<BR/>I agree that the governments make decisions sometimes that we, the people don’t like...<BR/>Although it makes us a tad angry at times, we are still alive to discuss about it….<BR/> Mrs. Mclure, you are still here aren’t you? Mr. Coffin is not… one of their little decisions NOT to have all the evidence presented in his case left him dead….<BR/>Maybe if people had been a little bit harsher on the lawmakers in 1954, Mr. Coffin would be around to defend him self today…since he wasn’t given the chance in 1954,<BR/>It is up to all of us to do it for him, right? The governments need to become accountable for the hanging of an innocent man… after all, isn’t that what Mr. Harper promised, accountability? If you would like to study this case in law class Mrs. Mclure, take all the evidence….then tell me your opinion…Hey… stand on the outside of the window and look in that court room…. Then tell me it was a fair trial….<BR/> I do not believe that anyone is asking you to rant or rave about anything…. You would have fit in perfect with the government, and law force of Gaspe in 1954 Mrs. Mclure…<BR/>You did not listen too well in law class, or you would know that Mr. Coffin was charged with one murder… not three ….Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-7002447467819249152007-03-06T16:51:00.000-08:002007-03-06T16:51:00.000-08:00In May 06 a J. Tremblay stated, "If you and your c...In May 06 a J. Tremblay stated, "If you and your coherts can pull off a public or judicial review of this case after such a lapse of time, then you should join the magicians union." in June 06 a G. McLure stated, "If people have not come forward in the past, why would they come forward over 50 years later? You are a dreamer."<BR/>Lew has proven time after time that seeking the truth for the right reasons will always be successful. Yes the battle is not over but there is light at the end. Please keep information coming and talk to friends and relatives for any tid bits they may have. Thanks Lew & Lani.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-65924397005678989062007-03-06T07:38:00.000-08:002007-03-06T07:38:00.000-08:00I agree with Mr. McKeen. I look back at what vari...I agree with Mr. McKeen. I look back at what various people have had to say. Some of you are so shallow minded. <BR/><BR/>You appear to get so uptight because someone gets their toes stepped on, and you know what? Given the same set of circumstances, and put any one of them in the victims shoes, and you would hear them moaning and crying for help from coast to coast. <BR/><BR/>Amazing what fifteen seconds of fame will do!<BR/><BR/>Doreen M<BR/>BurlingtonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-24474436055677512832007-03-06T07:28:00.000-08:002007-03-06T07:28:00.000-08:00It is quite clear that it was the intervention of ...It is quite clear that it was the intervention of government that made it easy to hang Wilbert Coffin. If there are those who cannot see that then they are blind.<BR/><BR/>He was not selected because his name was Wilbert Coffin, he was selected because it was convenient to choose him. That should tell everyone something, that being that it could have happened to any one of you.<BR/><BR/>We should all get behind any movement to expose this stuff. This is not how I would want to be remembered by my kids. They deserve more more. So does your family.<BR/><BR/>Bill McKeen<BR/>Thunder Bay, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-49310210432666653102007-03-05T08:39:00.000-08:002007-03-05T08:39:00.000-08:00Hello everyone; As a member of the Coffin family I...Hello everyone; As a member of the Coffin family I must say that Lew has again shown that facts, backed up with documentation, show the real reasons for Uncle Bill being executed. There is still more information out there and we beg people to bring it forward. Contact Lew or Aidwyc. Thanks for your help and comments. The family has put approximately 150 comments on Lew's blog and support him as always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-84244770583992262322007-03-04T22:45:00.000-08:002007-03-04T22:45:00.000-08:00I am hopeful that when you present everything to t...I am hopeful that when you present everything to the government investigative body with respect to this case, they will look very seriously at your work. It needs to be done. Definitely it shows what can be accomplished when one is determined to see things through.<BR/><BR/>Carolyn G<BR/>Powell River, B CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-85922931802274136982007-03-04T22:41:00.000-08:002007-03-04T22:41:00.000-08:00I will reiterate what has been said before. You d...I will reiterate what has been said before. You dance with the words very well Mr. Stoddard. I agree with what you have said. Most of those who bitch all the time have never faced the realities of the big bad world. Keep up the good work. I read your site each week. I would be disappointed without it. Ypou have done wonders with the Coffin story. I hope they are proud of you. There are many across this country who would have never known about this case if it were not for your writings.<BR/><BR/>Keith Macklin<BR/>HamiltonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-27137695225912530812007-03-04T22:06:00.000-08:002007-03-04T22:06:00.000-08:00Message From Lew StoddardWOW! I never realized th...Message From Lew Stoddard<BR/><BR/>WOW! I never realized that I was such a popular person, until I read the comments from some of you.<BR/><BR/>Fortunately, I am a man of very few words, therefore, I shall take but a few moments of your time.<BR/><BR/>In life there are two types of people. <BR/>(1) Firstly, there are those who for one reason or another choose to criticize others who may be trying to change and make a corrupt system better. These people never have a suggestion themselves, just the ability to make noise, and be very self-centered.<BR/><BR/>(2) Secondly, there are those who work tirelessly from the beginning to the end to improve and make better a system for all of us. These people are generally self taught, don't depend on the world for anything, and are satisfied only when there is no more dirt to shovel out of the hole.<BR/><BR/>Excuse me if I have left anyone out here, but I have a question before I go for Ms. Wright, P. Brechin, Corrine, L. McLure, J. Eberts, et al. . . <BR/>Are you folks Number 1, or are you Number 2?<BR/><BR/>Lew Stoddard<BR/>Host of Stoddard Online<BR/><BR/>P. S. . . .<BR/>Thanks for commenting on my site. As terrible as you brand me, I feel so good to have been able to provide a venue for you to exercise your right to "Free Speech."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-76709260078387262422007-03-04T18:40:00.000-08:002007-03-04T18:40:00.000-08:00I agree totally with K Gregoire from Winnipeg. Ju...I agree totally with K Gregoire from Winnipeg. Justice and fair play are fundamentals in any democratic society. Canada has always set herself atop as a model in the free world. Lets show it now from the top.<BR/><BR/>Let us show the family of Wilbert Coffin that there is compassion when the government goes wrong.<BR/><BR/>Patricia Enns<BR/>Whitehorse, YukonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-90827006361594165982007-03-04T18:35:00.000-08:002007-03-04T18:35:00.000-08:00If all those elements were there in these proceedi...If all those elements were there in these proceedings, then why should it be such a tussle to get the case reviewed favourably. Obviously the opportunity for a fair hearing and justice would have been compromised.<BR/><BR/>If it were the other way around, the government would spend millions of taxpayer dollars to prove their point. The same opportunity must exist for the defendant as well. One should not have to fight for what is right from their government. The government should be there to ensure fair play for her citizens. That is what fair play and justice is about in a democratic society.<BR/><BR/>K Gregoire<BR/>Winnipeg, ManAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-6083018632070371702007-03-04T13:33:00.000-08:002007-03-04T13:33:00.000-08:00I just finished reading your last three postings M...I just finished reading your last three postings Mr. Stoddard. You are very much too graphic. You do not need to be that way to get your point across, and yet you are alweays lashing out at others saying they are after sensationalism. <BR/><BR/>You Sir are wallowing waist deep in hypocrisy. The way that you carry on, people should not be subjected to the likes.<BR/><BR/>I have commented here months ago, and I must say it has changed, as it has got worse.<BR/><BR/>Jan Eberts<BR/>Port CreditAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-33217048011164108392007-03-04T13:21:00.000-08:002007-03-04T13:21:00.000-08:00Why didn't they just take Wilbert Coffin out and h...Why didn't they just take Wilbert Coffin out and hang him from a tree on the day he was charged. Sounds brutal doesn't it? But then again, would it have been any more brutal than to let a crooked system torture he and his family for three years, then hang him anyway under very suspicious means. You be the judge!<BR/><BR/>Dianne FranksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-68348290879666008342007-03-04T13:16:00.000-08:002007-03-04T13:16:00.000-08:00Embarassing and disgusting, that is all one can sa...Embarassing and disgusting, that is all one can say. This is the federal government of Canada lashing out against someone who cannot fight back because of an illegal and crooked system that put the person in that position in the first place.<BR/><BR/>Third world countries do much better than that.<BR/><BR/>Sara Dennett<BR/>North Bay, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-20106536868569607652007-03-03T19:32:00.000-08:002007-03-03T19:32:00.000-08:00Good day and this message is for Laura. I hope yo...Good day and this message is for Laura. I hope you are a little more insightful in defending your future clients. First you dont have your facts straight as mentioned earlier he was convicted of 1 murder charge not three. And not only is that wrong but Wilbert Coffin did try speaking up but no one would listen. Are you in politics by any chance inccredible opinions you have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-31027186274705093432007-03-03T17:36:00.000-08:002007-03-03T17:36:00.000-08:00LauraOne person was NOT charged and convicted of m...Laura<BR/>One person was NOT charged and convicted of murdering THREE people.Read the postings carefully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-46013989870472873632007-03-03T17:30:00.000-08:002007-03-03T17:30:00.000-08:00Just a note of thanks to Lew Stoddard for coming o...Just a note of thanks to Lew Stoddard for coming on and brightening your last episode a bit. I did understand it the first time, but is much clearer from your comment. You have worked long and hard. It shows by your dedication. This is very detailed. I also sent you an e-mail of something that you might want to consider. No strings attached of course, purely for your thoughts and consideration.<BR/><BR/>Norm Braithwaite<BR/>South Surrey, B CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-24786742519198229072007-03-03T17:24:00.000-08:002007-03-03T17:24:00.000-08:00This whole thing gets nuttier as the days go on. ...This whole thing gets nuttier as the days go on. Lets be sane and curb the mud slinging which will lead no where. <BR/><BR/>If this thing is handled properly and the lawyers present it professionally and chronologically, there is reason to call fo a new trial. It will be done by calm heads though, rather than by the sea of stupidity starting to unravel here by some comments that I am reading.<BR/><BR/>H York<BR/>ArnpriorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-52233289572952106812007-03-03T17:15:00.000-08:002007-03-03T17:15:00.000-08:00Message for Laura McLureI notice that you are a la...Message for Laura McLure<BR/><BR/>I notice that you are a law student. In the middle ages courts employed the services of a<B>"court jester". You would have qualified perfectly for the position by your comments.<BR/><BR/>Dave Kierstead<BR/>Halifax</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-41926464379252255182007-03-03T17:09:00.000-08:002007-03-03T17:09:00.000-08:00Right or wrong, governments have to make decisions...Right or wrong, governments have to make decisions sometimes that the people do not like. They do this for the good of everyone. It is not an easy job. You have to learn that.<BR/><BR/>I think that when the cards are all on the table in this case, the government will come out looking alright. You most definitely are a bit too harsh on our law makers. That is not the way to get things done.<BR/><BR/>In the case of the Coffin affair, why didn't Mr. Coffin speak up if he felt justice was passing him by. He had his chance just like everyone else who is charged with a crime in this country. I am not saying he was guilty, nor am I saying that he wasn't. I simply do not know.<BR/><BR/>The one thing that I do know is, why should we have to rant and rave about it fifty years after the fact. If they could not prove or disprove it back then, how do you ever expect that they will now?<BR/><BR/>We have debated this in law class, and we end every time the same. One person charged and convicted of killing three people in Quebec. No more, no less. Nothing proven, nothing disproven.<BR/><BR/>Laura McLure<BR/>Saint John, N BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-88958825892328529092007-03-03T15:20:00.000-08:002007-03-03T15:20:00.000-08:00Corrine said" You appear to be mostly alone in you...Corrine said<BR/>" You appear to be mostly alone in your thoughts that the government looks as bad as what you say in all this.." So I quickly made a short list of some other Canadians who felt the same way..Pierre Trudeau, Jacques Hébert, Henri Doyon, François Gravel, Arthur Maloney, Reverend Timothy Matthews, etc., etc., etc...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-15049253143774054852007-03-03T10:54:00.000-08:002007-03-03T10:54:00.000-08:00I want to see this thing turn around as much as an...I want to see this thing turn around as much as anyone. I want everyone to realize that the way that I see it is that Lew cannot do this by himself so everyone has to stick behind him including the Coffin family. I hope everyons sees that. sometimes it looks like the support from family seems to be less on here. Listen to me please, This is the final chance that you are going to get. Make the most of it. There will never be another review of this case. Show your support while you have an opportunity to do so.<BR/><BR/>Hannah Vandermeulen, University Student<BR/>EdmontonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-63047443995278028482007-03-03T10:45:00.000-08:002007-03-03T10:45:00.000-08:00Mrs Wright said, to Lew"as a student of journalism...Mrs Wright said, to Lew<BR/>"as a student of journalism, I am not certain that you cover the five "W's" very well"<BR/><BR/>As a student of journalism you probably know that the 5 W's to which you refer are actually 5 W's and an H. <BR/>* who?<BR/>* what?<BR/>* where?<BR/>* when?<BR/>* why?<BR/>* how?<BR/>Lew has covered them all admirably.The "who" and the "why" will probably never be answered definitively, but that was not the intent. <BR/><BR/>You seem to forget, or perhaps not realize, that the purpose of this exercise is to get the name of Wilburt Coffin cleared, and to that end a very compelling case has been presented.<BR/><BR/>Why would you say " I believe that some things you shouild just leave at rest, right where they are. This case being one of them."<BR/><BR/>I certainly hope that is not the attitude to which the new students of journalism are subscribing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-57347258561699999502007-03-03T10:39:00.000-08:002007-03-03T10:39:00.000-08:00You appear to be mostly alone in your thoughts tha...You appear to be mostly alone in your thoughts that the government looks as bad as what you say in all this.<BR/><BR/>I would hope that my provincial government or my federal government would not carry on in the manner that you suggest. It does make for a good story though. <BR/><BR/>I guess this is what a freedom of the press ia all about. Have fun Sir! The sky is not falling in just yet.<BR/><BR/>Corrine LemaitreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-9609120365284898432007-03-02T20:18:00.000-08:002007-03-02T20:18:00.000-08:00i don't mean to be picky either but i tend to agre...i don't mean to be picky either but i tend to agree with miss Wright that you are a complainer. i find that your writings on this all the way since start have been pretty negative and by that i mean againest authoriteies. why is that anyway. good luck to all but this will not go anywhere after this much years has past.<BR/><BR/>pat Brechin<BR/>Niagara fallsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-67666049045452833142007-03-02T20:10:00.000-08:002007-03-02T20:10:00.000-08:00I have read many of your writings in the past few ...I have read many of your writings in the past few years Mr. Stoddard and you follow a similar theme, that being that you are always picking on and blaming governments for everything. You deliver a new meaning to the word complain.<BR/><BR/>I believe that some things you shouild just leave at rest, right where they are. This case being one of them. Face the facts here, you carry on and on, but I fail to see where you have delivered a new guilty party to these crimes. Does that not say something?<BR/><BR/>I hate to dote on you, I am sure you mean well, but as a student of journalism, I am not certain that you cover the five "W's" very well.<BR/><BR/>Ms. H. Wright<BR/>Barrie, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com