Reader responds to coverage of investigation of Ward 3 Alderman Thomas F. Taylor

To the editor:

I went to school with the accuser, he’s like borderline schizophrenic–

He’s openly gay, uses drugs & alcohol excessively, and a pathological liar, fantasizing and making up stories about teachers and students alike. He’s instigated fights and rumors between more people then I could fit here. I can only say its sad that the media would come forth with a one sided report such as those I’ve seen in local papers. There was nothing of the boy being troubled, homeless, on drugs, and a vicious instigator. Interview some of the students and teachers that have actually dealt closely with this accuser, it seems unjust that the Taylor family has been crucified prior to any REAL investigation or research on the matter. With reporters, its all about getting that story out and drawing in the sales.

Amanda (submitted by e-mail)