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| It is so disheartening, all of these mindless killings. I think it all boils down to as a society we are not teaching our children to respect authority. We are not teaching kids personal responsibility for their actions. So many kids are not taught by example how to deal with their own anger and disappointments in life. Its always someone else's fault when they have problems or things dont go their way someone has to "pay" - they take revenge.
We have gotten away from morals and values. Every person that does these kind of things should be hung the next day at the courthouse. No air lifts to the hospital/nothing. They should be killed. Send a message to these crazies and punks that have no respect for other people. | |
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Location: SE Louisiana | Nita - 2015-08-27 11:21 PM
komet. - 2015-08-27 11:09 PM
Nita - 2015-08-27 11:00 PM
komet. - 2015-08-27 9:31 PM
jbhoot - 2015-08-27 5:02 PM
komet. - 2015-08-27 3:21 PM
streakysox - 2015-08-27 2:38 PM
Yesterday in South Louisiana a black cop was killed by a a black guy. Bet it never makes the national news. Very sad. Yes, all lives matter. That makes three people in law enforcement in the past three weeks that have been killed in Louisiana.
From what I understand, the guy that shot the two TV people had been fired 3 years ago. So he just woke up yesterday and decided to get revenge?
Yes.... you have to understand how cops here behave. When you give them a gun and a badge, well...... People here are getting tired of it. People have a choice when police violate their rights.. They can spend lots of money to go through a corrupt court system, or, they can pick up a weapon and kill the SOB.
BY far one of the dumbest statements you have ever made.
Maybe you can explain why cops nation-wide are being required to wear body cameras. (hint...It ain't because their angels )
To collect evidence and protect ourselves against false accusations. Cameras are great equipment and part of the ever evolving atmosphere of police work. Departments are keeping up with the technology.
You need to go talk to someone who specializes in mental health, Komet. I'm not saying this in a mean way at all. Some of your statements above are a serious red flag.
So... Instead of refusing to acknowledge that some cops get out of line, you call me mentally unstable?
You are deflecting. It's a defense mechanism. Recognize your statements for what they are.
It is NOT NORMAL nor is it an indication of good emotional health to say what you did about "pick up a weapon and kill" because you feel insulted or slighted by the criminal justice system or whoever/whatever else you're mad at. Red Flag!
I'm not deflecting anything..(unlike you) You refuse to acknowledge that LEOs get out of line. What are the taxpaying people supposed to do when YOU (the police) overstep your bounds?
I understand some of the flack cops deal with. I applaud the job they do.
But if you want me to post videos of cops abusing the authority granted them with the badge and the gun, I'll be happy to do so!! | |
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Location: Florida.. | lucky2 - 2015-08-28 12:26 AM It is so disheartening, all of these mindless killings. I think it all boils down to as a society we are not teaching our children to respect authority. We are not teaching kids personal responsibility for their actions. So many kids are not taught by example how to deal with their own anger and disappointments in life. Its always someone else's fault when they have problems or things dont go their way someone has to "pay" - they take revenge. We have gotten away from morals and values. Every person that does these kind of things should be hung the next day at the courthouse. No air lifts to the hospital/nothing. They should be killed. Send a message to these crazies and punks that have no respect for other people.
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| I think a major problem is that people are not taught to respect each other. I asked my neighbor the other day when was the last time that he even heard the GOLDEN RULE mentioned. He could not remember. | |
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Nita - 2015-08-27 11:21 PM
komet. - 2015-08-27 11:09 PM
Nita - 2015-08-27 11:00 PM
komet. - 2015-08-27 9:31 PM
jbhoot - 2015-08-27 5:02 PM
komet. - 2015-08-27 3:21 PM
streakysox - 2015-08-27 2:38 PM
Yesterday in South Louisiana a black cop was killed by a a black guy. Bet it never makes the national news. Very sad. Yes, all lives matter. That makes three people in law enforcement in the past three weeks that have been killed in Louisiana.
From what I understand, the guy that shot the two TV people had been fired 3 years ago. So he just woke up yesterday and decided to get revenge?
Yes.... you have to understand how cops here behave. When you give them a gun and a badge, well...... People here are getting tired of it. People have a choice when police violate their rights.. They can spend lots of money to go through a corrupt court system, or, they can pick up a weapon and kill the SOB.
BY far one of the dumbest statements you have ever made.
Maybe you can explain why cops nation-wide are being required to wear body cameras. (hint...It ain't because their angels )
To collect evidence and protect ourselves against false accusations. Cameras are great equipment and part of the ever evolving atmosphere of police work. Departments are keeping up with the technology.
You need to go talk to someone who specializes in mental health, Komet. I'm not saying this in a mean way at all. Some of your statements above are a serious red flag.
So... Instead of refusing to acknowledge that some cops get out of line, you call me mentally unstable?
You are deflecting. It's a defense mechanism. Recognize your statements for what they are.
It is NOT NORMAL nor is it an indication of good emotional health to say what you did about "pick up a weapon and kill" because you feel insulted or slighted by the criminal justice system or whoever/whatever else you're mad at. Red Flag!
I'm not deflecting anything.. (unlike you ) You refuse to acknowledge that LEOs get out of line. What are the taxpaying people supposed to do when YOU (the police ) overstep your bounds?
I understand some of the flack cops deal with. I applaud the job they do.
But if you want me to post videos of cops abusing the authority granted them with the badge and the gun, I'll be happy to do so!!
I have to admit that stopping to help a motorist who appears to be having problems is getting out of line.
Trying to stop a husband from stabbing his wife and her two lady friends is way out of line. One of those ladies died along with the cop. She was out of line too. She should not have been interfering in the wife abuse, certainly none of her business. She paid a high price. | |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | komet. - 2015-08-27 11:50 PM
Nita - 2015-08-27 11:21 PM
komet. - 2015-08-27 11:09 PM
Nita - 2015-08-27 11:00 PM
komet. - 2015-08-27 9:31 PM
jbhoot - 2015-08-27 5:02 PM
komet. - 2015-08-27 3:21 PM
streakysox - 2015-08-27 2:38 PM
Yesterday in South Louisiana a black cop was killed by a a black guy. Bet it never makes the national news. Very sad. Yes, all lives matter. That makes three people in law enforcement in the past three weeks that have been killed in Louisiana.
From what I understand, the guy that shot the two TV people had been fired 3 years ago. So he just woke up yesterday and decided to get revenge?
Yes.... you have to understand how cops here behave. When you give them a gun and a badge, well...... People here are getting tired of it. People have a choice when police violate their rights.. They can spend lots of money to go through a corrupt court system, or, they can pick up a weapon and kill the SOB.
BY far one of the dumbest statements you have ever made.
Maybe you can explain why cops nation-wide are being required to wear body cameras. (hint...It ain't because their angels )
To collect evidence and protect ourselves against false accusations. Cameras are great equipment and part of the ever evolving atmosphere of police work. Departments are keeping up with the technology.
You need to go talk to someone who specializes in mental health, Komet. I'm not saying this in a mean way at all. Some of your statements above are a serious red flag.
So... Instead of refusing to acknowledge that some cops get out of line, you call me mentally unstable?
You are deflecting. It's a defense mechanism. Recognize your statements for what they are.
It is NOT NORMAL nor is it an indication of good emotional health to say what you did about "pick up a weapon and kill" because you feel insulted or slighted by the criminal justice system or whoever/whatever else you're mad at. Red Flag!
I'm not deflecting anything.. (unlike you ) You refuse to acknowledge that LEOs get out of line. What are the taxpaying people supposed to do when YOU (the police ) overstep your bounds?
I understand some of the flack cops deal with. I applaud the job they do.
But if you want me to post videos of cops abusing the authority granted them with the badge and the gun, I'll be happy to do so!!
No, I never said I wanted you to post videos. So, don't know where that came from. You know, you could find just as many videos of cops doing good... If you were so inclined. You seem hell bent on ignoring anything positive and concentrating only on negatives. Just sayin. | |
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Location: Colorado | streakysox - 2015-08-28 12:21 AM komet. - 2015-08-27 11:50 PM Nita - 2015-08-27 11:21 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 11:09 PM Nita - 2015-08-27 11:00 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 9:31 PM jbhoot - 2015-08-27 5:02 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 3:21 PM streakysox - 2015-08-27 2:38 PM Yesterday in South Louisiana a black cop was killed by a a black guy. Bet it never makes the national news. Very sad. Yes, all lives matter. That makes three people in law enforcement in the past three weeks that have been killed in Louisiana. From what I understand, the guy that shot the two TV people had been fired 3 years ago. So he just woke up yesterday and decided to get revenge? Yes.... you have to understand how cops here behave. When you give them a gun and a badge, well...... People here are getting tired of it. People have a choice when police violate their rights.. They can spend lots of money to go through a corrupt court system, or, they can pick up a weapon and kill the SOB. BY far one of the dumbest statements you have ever made. Maybe you can explain why cops nation-wide are being required to wear body cameras. (hint...It ain't because their angels ) To collect evidence and protect ourselves against false accusations. Cameras are great equipment and part of the ever evolving atmosphere of police work. Departments are keeping up with the technology. You need to go talk to someone who specializes in mental health, Komet. I'm not saying this in a mean way at all. Some of your statements above are a serious red flag. So... Instead of refusing to acknowledge that some cops get out of line, you call me mentally unstable? You are deflecting. It's a defense mechanism. Recognize your statements for what they are. It is NOT NORMAL nor is it an indication of good emotional health to say what you did about "pick up a weapon and kill" because you feel insulted or slighted by the criminal justice system or whoever/whatever else you're mad at. Red Flag! I'm not deflecting anything.. (unlike you ) You refuse to acknowledge that LEOs get out of line. What are the taxpaying people supposed to do when YOU (the police ) overstep your bounds? I understand some of the flack cops deal with. I applaud the job they do. But if you want me to post videos of cops abusing the authority granted them with the badge and the gun, I'll be happy to do so!! I have to admit that stopping to help a motorist who appears to be having problems is getting out of line. Trying to stop a husband from stabbing his wife and her two lady friends is way out of line. One of those ladies died along with the cop. She was out of line too. She should not have been interfering in the wife abuse, certainly none of her business. She paid a high price.
I respect Most LE. But, for the last several years my community has been torn apart due to a deputy murdering his wife. Several covered for him. The officers who stood up and tried to collect evidence (do the right thing) have been fired by a corrupt sheriff.
There have been several outside investigations now, law suits are happening, officers and one investigator who will continue to fight for their reputations. The amount of money this has cost is insane. Not to mention the families of those involved having to deal with the fall out.
A neighboring community had a deputy who got busted for some really awful child abuse. Sadly his Sheriff also covered for him for a couple of years. The person who initially reported was basically told to shut up or else.
Please do ALL LE a favor and admit there are problems. When good cops call out the trash wearing a badge they will have a ton of support from the citizens.
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Stitch4k9 - 2015-08-28 1:34 AM
streakysox - 2015-08-28 12:21 AM komet. - 2015-08-27 11:50 PM Nita - 2015-08-27 11:21 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 11:09 PM Nita - 2015-08-27 11:00 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 9:31 PM jbhoot - 2015-08-27 5:02 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 3:21 PM streakysox - 2015-08-27 2:38 PM Yesterday in South Louisiana a black cop was killed by a a black guy. Bet it never makes the national news. Very sad. Yes, all lives matter. That makes three people in law enforcement in the past three weeks that have been killed in Louisiana. From what I understand, the guy that shot the two TV people had been fired 3 years ago. So he just woke up yesterday and decided to get revenge? Yes.... you have to understand how cops here behave. When you give them a gun and a badge, well...... People here are getting tired of it. People have a choice when police violate their rights.. They can spend lots of money to go through a corrupt court system, or, they can pick up a weapon and kill the SOB. BY far one of the dumbest statements you have ever made. Maybe you can explain why cops nation-wide are being required to wear body cameras. (hint...It ain't because their angels ) To collect evidence and protect ourselves against false accusations. Cameras are great equipment and part of the ever evolving atmosphere of police work. Departments are keeping up with the technology. You need to go talk to someone who specializes in mental health, Komet. I'm not saying this in a mean way at all. Some of your statements above are a serious red flag. So... Instead of refusing to acknowledge that some cops get out of line, you call me mentally unstable? You are deflecting. It's a defense mechanism. Recognize your statements for what they are. It is NOT NORMAL nor is it an indication of good emotional health to say what you did about "pick up a weapon and kill" because you feel insulted or slighted by the criminal justice system or whoever/whatever else you're mad at. Red Flag! I'm not deflecting anything.. (unlike you ) You refuse to acknowledge that LEOs get out of line. What are the taxpaying people supposed to do when YOU (the police ) overstep your bounds? I understand some of the flack cops deal with. I applaud the job they do. But if you want me to post videos of cops abusing the authority granted them with the badge and the gun, I'll be happy to do so!! I have to admit that stopping to help a motorist who appears to be having problems is getting out of line. Trying to stop a husband from stabbing his wife and her two lady friends is way out of line. One of those ladies died along with the cop. She was out of line too. She should not have been interfering in the wife abuse, certainly none of her business. She paid a high price.
There have been several outside investigations now, law suits are happening, officers and one investigator who will continue to fight for their reputations. Â The amount of money this has cost is insane. Â Not to mention the families of those involved having to deal with the fall out.
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A neighboring community had a deputy who got busted for some really awful child abuse. Â Sadly his Sheriff also covered for him for a couple of years. Â The person who initially reported was basically told to shut up or else. Â Â
Please do ALL LE a favor and admit there are problems. Â When good cops call out the trash wearing a badge they will have a ton of support from the citizens. Â
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The post referenced two shootings in Louisiana. Neither of which involved any wrong doing on the part of the officers involved. It's disrespectful to enter that conversation to rant about something unrelated. Both were good cops doing their jobs. | |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | "........ or, they can pick up a weapon and kill the SOB."
My question to you, Komet, is, do you own a weapon? Your remark, and other comments you've made, is why I wouldn't be surprised to learn that you've snapped one day, just like Flannagan. | |
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| Regarding the shooting, I watched both videos and they will haunt me for a long time. It's clear he waits until the camera pans back to a full shot of the anchor before he fires. Just puts a huge pit in my stomach that a person can actually do something like that. To see it from his perspective is almost impossible to watch. Cutting a 24 and 27 year old's lives short, when they are unaware and simply enjoying a quiet morning doing their job...words can't express what kind of evil that is.
Of course there are bad apples in every profession, but some of these comments, wow, very dark. | |
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I'm leaving now to go loot a Tractor Supply store. Wait, first I have to burn and solicit a riot in the city around it. This will take longer than I intended................. Can anyone get off of work to help me?
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Location: Colorado | Nita - 2015-08-28 1:52 AM Stitch4k9 - 2015-08-28 1:34 AM streakysox - 2015-08-28 12:21 AM komet. - 2015-08-27 11:50 PM Nita - 2015-08-27 11:21 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 11:09 PM Nita - 2015-08-27 11:00 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 9:31 PM jbhoot - 2015-08-27 5:02 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 3:21 PM streakysox - 2015-08-27 2:38 PM Yesterday in South Louisiana a black cop was killed by a a black guy. Bet it never makes the national news. Very sad. Yes, all lives matter. That makes three people in law enforcement in the past three weeks that have been killed in Louisiana. From what I understand, the guy that shot the two TV people had been fired 3 years ago. So he just woke up yesterday and decided to get revenge? Yes.... you have to understand how cops here behave. When you give them a gun and a badge, well...... People here are getting tired of it. People have a choice when police violate their rights.. They can spend lots of money to go through a corrupt court system, or, they can pick up a weapon and kill the SOB. BY far one of the dumbest statements you have ever made. Maybe you can explain why cops nation-wide are being required to wear body cameras. (hint...It ain't because their angels ) To collect evidence and protect ourselves against false accusations. Cameras are great equipment and part of the ever evolving atmosphere of police work. Departments are keeping up with the technology. You need to go talk to someone who specializes in mental health, Komet. I'm not saying this in a mean way at all. Some of your statements above are a serious red flag. So... Instead of refusing to acknowledge that some cops get out of line, you call me mentally unstable? You are deflecting. It's a defense mechanism. Recognize your statements for what they are. It is NOT NORMAL nor is it an indication of good emotional health to say what you did about "pick up a weapon and kill" because you feel insulted or slighted by the criminal justice system or whoever/whatever else you're mad at. Red Flag! I'm not deflecting anything.. (unlike you ) You refuse to acknowledge that LEOs get out of line. What are the taxpaying people supposed to do when YOU (the police ) overstep your bounds? I understand some of the flack cops deal with. I applaud the job they do. But if you want me to post videos of cops abusing the authority granted them with the badge and the gun, I'll be happy to do so!! I have to admit that stopping to help a motorist who appears to be having problems is getting out of line. Trying to stop a husband from stabbing his wife and her two lady friends is way out of line. One of those ladies died along with the cop. She was out of line too. She should not have been interfering in the wife abuse, certainly none of her business. She paid a high price.
There have been several outside investigations now, law suits are happening, officers and one investigator who will continue to fight for their reputations. The amount of money this has cost is insane. Not to mention the families of those involved having to deal with the fall out.
A neighboring community had a deputy who got busted for some really awful child abuse. Sadly his Sheriff also covered for him for a couple of years. The person who initially reported was basically told to shut up or else.
Please do ALL LE a favor and admit there are problems. When good cops call out the trash wearing a badge they will have a ton of support from the citizens.
karen The post referenced two shootings in Louisiana. Neither of which involved any wrong doing on the part of the officers involved. It's disrespectful to enter that conversation to rant about something unrelated. Both were good cops doing their jobs.
Wow Nita. Did you actually read what I replyed to?
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Location: So. California | lucky2 - 2015-08-27 9:26 PM It is so disheartening, all of these mindless killings. I think it all boils down to as a society we are not teaching our children to respect authority. We are not teaching kids personal responsibility for their actions. So many kids are not taught by example how to deal with their own anger and disappointments in life. Its always someone else's fault when they have problems or things dont go their way someone has to "pay" - they take revenge. We have gotten away from morals and values. Every person that does these kind of things should be hung the next day at the courthouse. No air lifts to the hospital/nothing. They should be killed. Send a message to these crazies and punks that have no respect for other people.
What about mental health issues? Do you think this situation was about morals and values learned as a child or mental health issues in the adult? The shooter in this instance was 41, had documentated anger issues, was extremely resentful (jealous?) and planned this out = taking his frustration out on others. Somehow, I don't think the commandment "thou shall not kill" came to his mind...
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Stitch4k9 - 2015-08-28 10:43 AM
Nita - 2015-08-28 1:52 AM Stitch4k9 - 2015-08-28 1:34 AM streakysox - 2015-08-28 12:21 AM komet. - 2015-08-27 11:50 PM Nita - 2015-08-27 11:21 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 11:09 PM Nita - 2015-08-27 11:00 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 9:31 PM jbhoot - 2015-08-27 5:02 PM komet. - 2015-08-27 3:21 PM streakysox - 2015-08-27 2:38 PM Yesterday in South Louisiana a black cop was killed by a a black guy. Bet it never makes the national news. Very sad. Yes, all lives matter. That makes three people in law enforcement in the past three weeks that have been killed in Louisiana. From what I understand, the guy that shot the two TV people had been fired 3 years ago. So he just woke up yesterday and decided to get revenge? Yes.... you have to understand how cops here behave. When you give them a gun and a badge, well...... People here are getting tired of it. People have a choice when police violate their rights.. They can spend lots of money to go through a corrupt court system, or, they can pick up a weapon and kill the SOB. BY far one of the dumbest statements you have ever made. Maybe you can explain why cops nation-wide are being required to wear body cameras. (hint...It ain't because their angels ) To collect evidence and protect ourselves against false accusations. Cameras are great equipment and part of the ever evolving atmosphere of police work. Departments are keeping up with the technology. You need to go talk to someone who specializes in mental health, Komet. I'm not saying this in a mean way at all. Some of your statements above are a serious red flag. So... Instead of refusing to acknowledge that some cops get out of line, you call me mentally unstable? You are deflecting. It's a defense mechanism. Recognize your statements for what they are. It is NOT NORMAL nor is it an indication of good emotional health to say what you did about "pick up a weapon and kill" because you feel insulted or slighted by the criminal justice system or whoever/whatever else you're mad at. Red Flag! I'm not deflecting anything.. (unlike you ) You refuse to acknowledge that LEOs get out of line. What are the taxpaying people supposed to do when YOU (the police ) overstep your bounds? I understand some of the flack cops deal with. I applaud the job they do. But if you want me to post videos of cops abusing the authority granted them with the badge and the gun, I'll be happy to do so!! I have to admit that stopping to help a motorist who appears to be having problems is getting out of line. Trying to stop a husband from stabbing his wife and her two lady friends is way out of line. One of those ladies died along with the cop. She was out of line too. She should not have been interfering in the wife abuse, certainly none of her business. She paid a high price.
There have been several outside investigations now, law suits are happening, officers and one investigator who will continue to fight for their reputations. Â The amount of money this has cost is insane. Â Not to mention the families of those involved having to deal with the fall out.
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A neighboring community had a deputy who got busted for some really awful child abuse. Â Sadly his Sheriff also covered for him for a couple of years. Â The person who initially reported was basically told to shut up or else. Â Â
Please do ALL LE a favor and admit there are problems. Â When good cops call out the trash wearing a badge they will have a ton of support from the citizens. Â
karen The post referenced two shootings in Louisiana. Neither of which involved any wrong doing on the part of the officers involved. It's disrespectful to enter that conversation to rant about something unrelated. Both were good cops doing their jobs.
karenÂ
I did. I went back and re-read the post and your reply. My point it, these two cops WERE NOT BAD. When the discussion is about the tragic death of two good officers, it ain't right to jump in with your bad cop stories. It looks like you're trying to say they might have been bad, and I know that's not the case!
Unless you read streakysox's post literally... but, it was meant to be like a "yeah, right" reply to Komet. | |
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Location: Mountains of VA | We live 45 minutes north of WDBJ7 and watch it as our local morning news everday. We feel like these people are our family since they "come" into our homes every a.m. We do get to see the different reporters doing live broadcasts from time to time.
I just happened to be coming back into our house from walking dogs Weds. a.m. and saw the shooting live. My husband and I are still trying to absorb what happened.
It was a mentally ill man who reached a breaking point. Read his employment history...........everywhere he worked, he created tension and problems. Just like with the other shooters across the U.S., red flags were there but were never dealt with. He was fired so he could go on and become someone else's problem. Of course he was using the I am black and everyone else is racist, but that really was not the problem.
I just can't understand WHY he couldn't just go out and shoot himself instead of taking the lives of Alison and Adam with him. At least he is dead now. I would hate to think that the taxpayers were going to have to support him for the rest of his life in prison.
For those against the death penalty.................concerning the Holmes trial................he may be in prison but he has it made. Three meals a day, clean clothes, clean place to live, free medical, dental and mental care, T.V. things to read, a gym...........FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. It will cost the taxpayers at least $30,000/year to support him. Where is the justice in this??
Are the "last days" here?? Sure seems that way. Maybe it's because as citizens we are expected to accept people for who and what they are and have becomed complacent in expecting that a weird/strange person is really just o.k., if they were a threat then someone else would find a way the help them......... I know that is not wording my thoughts exactly right...........I'm still rattled/upset by this week here in Virginia.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | I am sure that this officer "deserved" it too.......Prayers for his family....
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/08/29/sheriff-deputy-reportedly-shot-in-texas/ | |
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Location: So. California | hotpaints - 2015-08-29 4:26 AM We live 45 minutes north of WDBJ7 and watch it as our local morning news everday. We feel like these people are our family since they "come" into our homes every a.m. We do get to see the different reporters doing live broadcasts from time to time.
I just happened to be coming back into our house from walking dogs Weds. a.m. and saw the shooting live. My husband and I are still trying to absorb what happened.
It was a mentally ill man who reached a breaking point. Read his employment history...........everywhere he worked, he created tension and problems. Just like with the other shooters across the U.S., red flags were there but were never dealt with. He was fired so he could go on and become someone else's problem. Of course he was using the I am black and everyone else is racist, but that really was not the problem.
I just can't understand WHY he couldn't just go out and shoot himself instead of taking the lives of Alison and Adam with him. At least he is dead now. I would hate to think that the taxpayers were going to have to support him for the rest of his life in prison.
For those against the death penalty.................concerning the Holmes trial................he may be in prison but he has it made. Three meals a day, clean clothes, clean place to live, free medical, dental and mental care, T.V. things to read, a gym...........FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. It will cost the taxpayers at least $30,000/year to support him. Where is the justice in this??
Are the "last days" here?? Sure seems that way. Maybe it's because as citizens we are expected to accept people for who and what they are and have becomed complacent in expecting that a weird/strange person is really just o.k., if they were a threat then someone else would find a way the help them......... I know that is not wording my thoughts exactly right...........I'm still rattled/upset by this week here in Virginia.
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Location: wherever my daughter's running | Â Apparently not to all. If you wear a law enforcement uniform your life doesn't matter to some. Yet they are expected to coddle those out killing, looting, driving drunk and on and on. To be shot in the back because you have on a uniform is maddness. I've read on here people's thoughts on Marshall Law. You may not be far off the mark. When people loose respect for the peacekeepers we are on the backside of the slippery slope. | |
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