SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
The criminal justice system has received some scrutiny as of late, and even locally, people are looking at it with a more discerning eye and discussing pathways to reform. Dialogues at the library is hosted by Jo Ann Carson, Texas State University philosophy senior lecturer, and features a variety of interesting discussions held at the San Marcos Public Library at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. One of the topics was criminal justice in Hays County and beyond, and the panel included Scott Bowman — TXST Criminal Justice and Criminology professor, Dwonna Goldstone — TXST African American Studies program director, Sam Benavides — Mano Amiga communications director, Stephanie Korcheck — a member of the San Marcos Police Chief ’s Advisory Panel, and Paul Buntyn — Abundant Life Christian Church pastor emeritus.
Buntyn made a comment that accentuated the importance of these types of open forum discussions among community members. He said he believes that dialogue would be a key factor to making the legal system more equitable.
