Dear Editor,
I came to know Mike Rock when he worked for Ogle State’s Attorney Ben Roe, while serving on the Ogle County Board. I had the pleasure of voting for his appointment to fill out Ben’s term as State’s Attorney.

My concern is with our current State’s Attorney and his lenient plea bargaining agreements. Being a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment, all criminal gun violence gives a black eye to all law-abiding gun owners. All felony gun violations should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, resulting in incarceration instead of plea bargaining down to probation. 
In order to reduce crime in Ogle County and protect your long term 2nd Amendment rights, I encourage you to vote March 17 for Mike Rock for State’s Attorney. Make Ogle County safe again.
Paul W. White
Forreston