I am originally from Tooele and while at home this past weekend I read the article titled “Stockton cop suspended after ticketing mayor’s son during checkpoint stop” (Oct. 22). I didn’t realize that Stockton is the only place where you do not need a driver’s license to drive a vehicle. The cliché is true, if in Stockton it is not what you do, but who you know. Josh Rowell should obtain a lawyer and make sure that the mayor has enough money in his fund so that Josh can get a great settlement. Why would anyone want to work knowing that the mayor can decide if you have a job because you are doing your job? It seems that the mayor has an unwritten policy that Rowell wasn’t privy to. Rowell can issue a ticket to anyone except the mayor’s family. Stockton isn’t a large city, so I’m sure the mayor has more relatives than his 29-year-old son, who is still running to daddy for help when he gets in trouble. At what age does the mayor make his son accountable? I’m sure everyone who has read about the Stockton cop would love to hear what the mayor has to say about his own bad judgment and nepotism policy. Mayor Dan Rydalch owes the residents of Stockton an apology for his incompetence in his duties. He used his authority to protect his son. The question I would ask the mayor is: Do you really think you have the character to lead a city?

Fran Anderson

Burnsville, Minn.