Comments on: The lighter side of billionaire lost boy Henry T. Nicholas III http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/ Your tax dollars at work. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Michael http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-6871 Michael Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:09:47 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-6871 I have to wonder if this man, who also has donated hundreds of millions as well as Fellowships the UC Irvine is still on the payroll or if UC plans to return that 'light side' donation as well. I have to wonder if this man, who also has donated hundreds of millions as well as Fellowships the UC Irvine is still on the payroll or if UC plans to return that ‘light side’ donation as well.

]]> By: Pat Tillman http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-3300 Pat Tillman Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:05:51 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-3300 Dr. N never hurt anyone, except perhaps his wife. He donated, he tried to help employees, he built huge wealth based on his brains. So he partied. Who did he hurt? If you think he hurt stockholders, that's an SEC matter. His personal life is not criminal, and its not for others to judge. Dr. N never hurt anyone, except perhaps
his wife. He donated, he tried to help
employees, he built huge wealth based
on his brains.

So he partied. Who did he hurt?

If you think he hurt stockholders, that’s
an SEC matter. His personal life
is not criminal, and its not for others
to judge.

]]> By: Krista http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-3272 Krista Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:51:03 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-3272 Henry Nicholas deserves punishment. The school, his ex-wife, and kids do not deserve the ugly comments (thus the stones). Nicholas' sister was murdered a long time ago. That is the reason for the support of the various props. You are incorrect with your statement regarding "non-violent" offenses. At some point there was a violent crime committed as stated below. This is associated with prop. 66: A NO vote of this measure means: Current sentencing law would remain in effect, requiring offenders with one or more prior convictions for serious or violent felonies to receive longer sentences for the conviction of any new felony (not just a serious or violent felony). In addition, prison sentences for certain sex offenses against children would remain unchanged. This is a link for prop 9 - Marcy's law (his sister's name) http://www.smartvoter.org/2008/11/04/ca/state/prop/9/ Henry Nicholas deserves punishment. The school, his ex-wife, and kids do not deserve the ugly comments (thus the stones).

Nicholas’ sister was murdered a long time ago. That is the reason for the support of the various props.

You are incorrect with your statement regarding “non-violent” offenses. At some point there was a violent crime committed as stated below.
This is associated with prop. 66:
A NO vote of this measure means:
Current sentencing law would remain in effect, requiring offenders with one or more prior convictions for serious or violent felonies to receive longer sentences for the conviction of any new felony (not just a serious or violent felony). In addition, prison sentences for certain sex offenses against children would remain unchanged.

This is a link for prop 9 - Marcy’s law (his sister’s name)
http://www.smartvoter.org/2008/11/04/ca/state/prop/9/

]]> By: Barb http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-3270 Barb Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:33:18 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-3270 To Krista: Nicholas was the first one to cast stones, when he cast them to stop the passing of Prop 66, which would have amended the 3-strikes law. Now, on Prop 9, he cast stones again, which will give the parole board the authority to extend a parole review up to 15 more years for those serving indeterminant life sentences. This includes those 3-strikers serving 25 to life already, for non-violent offenses. Money is power, and power corrupts. And absolute power corrupts absolutely. He has succeeded in this. FOLLOW THE MONEY! His money has brought condemnation on all prisoners and their families. Lucky for him that if he is convicted under federal law, he will not receive the same punishment that he put on those convicted under state law. To Krista: Nicholas was the first one to cast stones, when he cast them to stop the passing of Prop 66, which would have amended the 3-strikes law. Now, on Prop 9, he cast stones again, which will give the parole board the authority to extend a parole review up to 15 more years for those serving indeterminant life sentences. This includes those 3-strikers serving 25 to life already, for non-violent offenses. Money is power, and power corrupts. And absolute power corrupts absolutely. He has succeeded in this. FOLLOW THE MONEY! His money has brought condemnation on all prisoners and their families. Lucky for him that if he is convicted under federal law, he will not receive the same punishment that he put on those convicted under state law.

]]> By: Krista http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-3268 Krista Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:53:05 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-3268 Gosh "Just Wondering" maybe the school should return just half of the money since the donation came from both Nicholas and his (at the time) wife. While all of you people are throwing stones, you forget you are casting them not only at him...but at his ex-wife and his kids. Gosh “Just Wondering” maybe the school should return just half of the money since the donation came from both Nicholas and his (at the time) wife. While all of you people are throwing stones, you forget you are casting them not only at him…but at his ex-wife and his kids.

]]> By: Just Wondering http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-3262 Just Wondering Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:11:48 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-3262 Does anyone think it odd for a religious school to take money from a man so completely morally flawed? Aren't they selling out a bit at ole St. Margaret's ? This isn't just a guy who skirted business or tax laws. He used drugs. He engaged prositutes. He cheated on his wife. It seems to me the school should return the money, lest they seem a little hypocritical ... lie down with the dogs, wake up with the fleas. Does anyone think it odd for a religious school to take money from a man so completely morally flawed?

Aren’t they selling out a bit at ole St. Margaret’s ?

This isn’t just a guy who skirted business or tax laws. He used drugs. He engaged prositutes. He cheated on his wife.

It seems to me the school should return the money, lest they seem a little hypocritical … lie down with the dogs, wake up with the fleas.

]]> By: Teri Sforza, Register staff writer http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-3258 Teri Sforza, Register staff writer Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:51:41 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-3258 Folks - Nicholas did *not* donate to the Yes on 8 campaign. This according to the state database on contributors, and Nicholas officials themselves. I wonder if you're confusing Prop. 8 and Prop. 9? He *did* back Prop. 9, as we wrote; it's the crime victims' rights ballot measure. Folks - Nicholas did *not* donate to the Yes on 8 campaign. This according to the state database on contributors, and Nicholas officials themselves. I wonder if you’re confusing Prop. 8 and Prop. 9? He *did* back Prop. 9, as we wrote; it’s the crime victims’ rights ballot measure.

]]> By: Linda http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-3256 Linda Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:37:13 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-3256 He has a good side. His donations to charities and the communities is overwhelming. Unfortunately, because of his wealth, he went into the "dark side" of life. He needs help thru drug counseling and staying away from the "dark side" he could get back on the right track. This is a decision he can only make. He is a very smart man. He has a good side. His donations to charities and the communities is overwhelming. Unfortunately, because of his wealth, he went into the “dark side” of life. He needs help thru drug counseling and staying away from the “dark side” he could get back on the right track. This is a decision he can only make. He is a very smart man.

]]> By: ian http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-3254 ian Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:39:23 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-3254 Geez prop 8'rs get over it, the people have spoken. Atleast this guy did a little good with all his money.. Geez prop 8′rs get over it, the people have spoken.

Atleast this guy did a little good with all his money..

]]> By: Dina http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/18/the-lighter-side-of-billionaire-lost-boy-henry-t-nicholas-iii/3706/#comment-3252 Dina Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:28:33 +0000 http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/?p=3706#comment-3252 He is kind cute for a billionarie. He is kind cute for a billionarie.

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