I am. This has jumped the shark and now I am going...to take a pee...while riding my skateboard...with turtles! (Come on! I gotta get points for tying it all together!)
No, no need to guess, I thought you could read, that is what I said and what I meant. The two of you finish the love toss and be gone. I'll stay. But that was hours ago, I'm over it as you can see by post #161
i cant find the article i had read a few years ago, but here are some others along similar lines. for what its worth, my brother in law's dad was cop of the year in houston and is not shy about claiming that cops, statistically are more likely to commit crimes than citizens. as he says, there is just too much temptation, especially in bigger cities like houston for cops to do shady things and get away with it. http://www.tcleose.state.tx.us/GuideInst/HTML/1000/14STR.htm The Problem of Work Place Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Law Enforcement Although these statistics describe the American work force as a whole, they are probably very good indicators of the problem of alcohol and drug abuse in the specific area of law enforcement. Of the studies that have been done on law enforcement, most suggest that alcohol and drug abuse is as frequent or more frequent than in the general population. Let's review a few of the studies that have been conducted. These problems may or may not be prevalent in Texas. •A survey of 2,200 officers in 29 police departments throughout the U.S. revealed that 23% of the officers had serious alcohol problems and 10% had serious drug problems. (This number is substantially higher than the number estimated for the general population.) •A study of 6,182 Canadian police officers revealed that 11% drank more than 5 drinks per day, and an additional 13% drank more than 3 drinks per day. Thus, a total of 24% drank at a frequency which, if maintained over an extended period, can be predicted to cause physical damage. With regard to drugs, 37% reported using illicit drugs in their lifetimes. Fourteen per cent said they had used illicit drugs in the past year, seven per cent reported illicit drug use in the past 30 days. •A questionnaire administered to police officers in Chicago revealed that 40% drank while on duty. •A study of officers in a major mid-western state revealed that 53% came to work with a hangover, and that an "average" officer drank alcohol on the job almost eight days every half year. http://www.cyberessays.com/Politics/141.htm When cities enlarge their police forces quickly in response to public fears about crime, it can also mean an influx of younger and less well-suited officers. That was a major reason for the enormous corruption scandal that hit Miami in the mid-1980s, when about 10% of the city's police were either jailed, fired or disciplined in connection with a scheme in which officers robbed and sometimes killed cocaine smugglers on the Miami River, then resold the drugs.
i can read just fine i just cant interpret a bad joke very well. sorry. but Im suer i will get a lot of practice with you around.
I spent the night in Little Rock last night, and one of the stories on the 10 PM news was that this cop was cleared of any wrong-doing and would be back on duty tomorrow.
ridiculous...no question he acted out of control, regardless of what lead up to it. not even a suspension? absurd
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bgd4d-lswG8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bgd4d-lswG8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> First got it when he was six Didn't know any tricks Matter of fact first time he got on it he slipped Landed on his hip And bust his lip For a week he had to talk with a lisp Like THISSSSS Now we can end the story right here But shorty didn't quit there was something in the air Yea, he said it was something so appealing He couldn't fight the feeling Something about it He knew he couldn't doubt it Couldn't understand it Brand it, just the first kickflip he land it Uh, labeled a misfit, a bandit Kakunk Kakunk Kakunk! His neighbors couldn't stand it so He was banished to the park Started in the morning wouldn't stop 'til after dark Yea, when they said, "It's getting late in here.. ...so I'm sorry young man there's no skating here" And so he kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, coast And away he rolled Just a rebel to the world with no place to go And so he kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, coast So come and skate with me Just a rebel Looking for a place to be My man got a little older Became a better roller Yea, no helmet, hellbent on killing himself That's what his mama said, but he was feeling himself Got a little more swagger in his style Met his girlfriend she was clapping in the crowd Love is what what was happening to him now Uh, he said I would marry you But I'm engaged to these arials and variels And I don't think this board is strong enough to carry two She said Bow, I weigh 120 pounds Now, let me make one thing clear I don't need to ride yours I got mine right here So she took him to a spot He didn't know about Something odd in the apartment parking lot She said I don't normally take dates in here Security came and said, "I'm sorry there's no skating here"
Excuse me? You put alot of faith in a Video DaDa I mean seriously. . . did the Video help with the four cops that beat the sh*t out of Rodney King? Will this one have to goto a Higher Court too? Rocket River if these kids were minority most of american would not give a d*mn and that is the true Ruth
Leading police on a chase, running thought red lights, while being on parole for robbery might cause you to get your ass kicked.
I've always hated this excuse. There were 4 officers there. I am pretty sure standard police procedure is not to beat the crap out of somebody in that situation. There were 4 of them there, how many are really needed to subdue and restrain somebody?
A large person who is drunk and on PCP? I don't know. I wouldn't want to try. I know it takes none for me. I don't jeopardize people's lives by leading police on chases and resist arrest. I also don't get convicted of robbery, DWI, possession of PCP, wrecking cars into houses, and indecent exposure. Sorry, but it was karma for Mr.King. If he would of just pulled over and resist arrest he wouldn't have gotten beaten at all. I guess we need to post the Chris Rock video again. <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wOx6OM01M5M"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wOx6OM01M5M" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> We all know what happened to Rodney King. But Rodney wouldn't have gotten his ass kicked if he had just finished this simple tip. When you see flashing police lights in your mirror, stop immediately. Everybody knows if the police have to come and get you, they're bringing an ass kicking with them.
On this subject, an ounce of prevention is worth a truckload of cure. But that doesn't excuse police officers when they use excessive force.
So you're saying the police were justified in that situation? Watch the video. I don't fault officers for using their nightsticks for protection of themselves and others but there comes a point when they should have stopped using them and restrained him with hand and leg cuffs. It was excessive and unnecessary.
This is fantastic news. From what I saw in the video, the cop did absolutely nothing wrong, and was doing his job as best as he could. I'm glad that he was cleared and that he's back on duty in a timely manner.
Not completely, but King was justified in his beating. He brought it on himself. It's simple Karma. Don't lead cops on high speed chases and resist arrest and batons wont knock your face. Don't give someone the opportunity to use excessive force on you. If you do, don't be surprised and don't cry when something bad happens to you. You really have nobody to blame but yourself.
Watch the video: <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nG4nbAUG9Kg"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nG4nbAUG9Kg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> Now, can you honestly tell me that it is not excessive? Please. There is a point in there, about 9 seconds in that footage where they clearly could have went in and restrained him long before they actually did that. No they keep beating and kicking him because they feel like it.
That's one of the most insanely stupid things I've ever read. If somebody does stuff like resisting arrest then that should simply be additional charges that a jury can decide on. Otherwise cops become judge, jury, and executioner; and I honestly don't trust cops anywhere near enough to be comfortable with that situation. And the cop in the skateboarding video was obviously power tripping and isn't fit to serve.
Yeah, that's the reason he was beaten. They just felt like it. There is absolutely no other. It's too bad that you have no concern for his actions.
