Fifteen felonies isn’t three strikes?

I read the Sept. 6 article where you described Thomas Wayne Gibler. (“Shawna Forde cohort a 15-time offender.”)

I guess some questions need to be asked of the Snohomish County Prosecutors’ office as to why a 15-felony conviction criminal has not been prosecuted under the three strikes statute and put away for good. I guess it’s easier to release him to the streets where he commits more felonies and an unreported number of misdemeanors — gives our policemen something to do.

Of course, we also need to ask the Department of Social and Health Services why an individual who has destroyed himself by extensive alcohol and drug use is eligible for disability payments. In essence, we’re funding his drug habits. It is no wonder there is an outcry by citizens on new social programs, when they look and see complete failure in the existing programs! Come on, county employees, use some common sense!

Mark Henderson

Everett