BENNETT BRUMMER RESIGNATION STUNNER?

Nah. Rumpole posts the following disclaimer:


The following is a parody. It is constitutionally protected speech. That means we will receive a downward departure in our federal sentencing guidelines for publishing constitutionally protected speech. This is a comedic (or at least it is intended to be) parody prepared by an anonymous reader and is not meant to be taken seriously.


A letter arrived from “Bennett Brummer” ß---note the quotation marks.

It has been my esteemed honor and pleasure to be your Public Defender for the last 29 years. I believe the office has made great strides during that time. We introduced an office-wide support system that is the envy of all other PD offices, and indeed, of the private bar itself. I have fought hard for appropriate funding for our employees and programs. Our technological investments have greatly aided our attorneys,staff,and clients. I am proud of these accomplishments.However, recent events (along with a healthy dose of self-analysis) have forced me to confront problems that it appears are hurting the office's mission.I suppose there comes a time for every man to realize that new ideas and new energy can sometimes only come from new blood and new leadership. With a heavy heart, but an increasingly clear conscience, I must admit to several mistakes which compromise my ability to continue to lead this office.The administration has grown bloated, ineffecitve, and very expensive. It makes keeping our top young talent increasingly impossible and hurts the morale and productivity of the entire office. This ultimately hurts our clients.Politics have also caused problems. It has played too large a role in our decision-making. I have always been a proud civil libertarian and I remain to committed to the defense of constitutional rights and liberties. Our office has accomplished much in this area. Unfortunately, I and my top staff have engaged in actions that I must now admit were shameful. I humbly apologize. Please do not think theses regrettable actions are emblematic of my body or work. They are not.I pledge to renew my vigor in the defense of liberty in whatever manner I can.We have also engaged in questionable conflicts to avoid bad press. There has never before been anyone with a strong defense orientation who wanted to be the head PD. I felt I had to stay under the radar for fear of a Republican who was really a prosecutor-in-disguise taking my place and ruining the office. Principle, however must come first. I shall now place it there.
You and your readers are absolutely correct to point out these shortcomings of my administration. I concur with much of what has been written (although I do find the tone of some writers a bit harsh and melodramatic). Therefore, with a profound sense of loss, but a rising and bouyant spirit, I must resign my post as Public Defender of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida, effective immedaitely. Warren Schwartz, the president pro tempore of the office, will become Acting Public Defender until a special election is held in accordance with Florida law.

Sincerely, Bennett H. Brummer February 2, 2006. "