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At what point to you say; Ok, enough is enough?
6/2/2012 11:28:39 AM
I was just reading an article on Policeone or Officer.com, can't remember which. The article was about Bloomberg's latest "jeenyous" plan to ban hi-cap sodas (drinks over 16oz). Ok, so it makes it to law. Now what? Who enforces this crap? Any NYPD guys on here? You going to enforce this crap? I've been doing this job for 15 years now and laws like this just make me shake my head. What about a ban on fatty foods or ice cream or what ever other perfectly legal food/drink simply because some nimrod legislator say he/she knows better than the people they are supposed to be representing? How about if they passed legislation that banned certain ammo or if they could actually ban guns some how? The Constitution seems to mean nothing to our elected officials any longer.
My question is; when is enough, enough for you? Where is your line in the sand that you throw the badge away and say no. I'm getting closer and closer the more asshat laws like these are passed. It is no wonder so many folks have negative opinions of law enforcement. Am I way off base for thinking like this?
My question is; when is enough, enough for you? Where is your line in the sand that you throw the badge away and say no. I'm getting closer and closer the more asshat laws like these are passed. It is no wonder so many folks have negative opinions of law enforcement. Am I way off base for thinking like this?
6/2/2012 11:31:29 AM
The officers on my district just received an email from the commander that asks us to enforce the "no car sales on Sunday" law. Like I don't have better things to do, and it is a stupid law anyway.
6/2/2012 2:40:00 PM
Discretion?
6/2/2012 3:00:13 PM
Any NYPD guys on here? You going to enforce this crap?
Usually board of health, etc. handle those violations in NYC.
6/2/2012 6:54:39 PM
Originally Posted By Frank_N_Stein:
The officers on my district just received an email from the commander that asks us to enforce the "no car sales on Sunday" law. Like I don't have better things to do, and it is a stupid law anyway.
The officers on my district just received an email from the commander that asks us to enforce the "no car sales on Sunday" law. Like I don't have better things to do, and it is a stupid law anyway.
In Maryland, certain counties can sell cars while others can not. The dealers in the counties that can sell open their dealerships. Those that can't sell do not.
6/2/2012 6:59:54 PM
Cops enforce seatbelt laws across the US. They enforce and arrest people for insane things like having a mag that takes 11 rounds, which in California is a FELONY.
If there was some sort of an uncrossable "chickenshit law that I ain't gonna enforce" line then it seems to me it would have been recognized long ago. I have met cops that would give their own mother a ticket. I know one who actually did.
There is no limit.
If there was some sort of an uncrossable "chickenshit law that I ain't gonna enforce" line then it seems to me it would have been recognized long ago. I have met cops that would give their own mother a ticket. I know one who actually did.
There is no limit.
6/2/2012 7:03:28 PM
Originally Posted By MeTarzan:
Cops enforce seatbelt laws across the US. They enforce and arrest people for insane things like having a mag that takes 11 rounds, which in California is a FELONY.
If there was some sort of an uncrossable "chickenshit law that I ain't gonna enforce" line then it seems to me it would have been recognized long ago. I have met cops that would give their own mother a ticket. I know one who actually did.
There is no limit.
Cops enforce seatbelt laws across the US. They enforce and arrest people for insane things like having a mag that takes 11 rounds, which in California is a FELONY.
If there was some sort of an uncrossable "chickenshit law that I ain't gonna enforce" line then it seems to me it would have been recognized long ago. I have met cops that would give their own mother a ticket. I know one who actually did.
There is no limit.
This, alas.
6/2/2012 9:54:31 PM
Originally Posted By TK5:
Discretion?
Discretion?
Against policy
6/3/2012 1:12:25 AM
Originally Posted By trdvet:
Against policy
Originally Posted By TK5:
Discretion?
Discretion?
Against policy
Lemme guess... "Sandbag, self propelled, quantity 1"?
6/3/2012 3:53:02 AM
never wrote a seatbelt ticket to an adult in my life. Wouldnt ticket a family member for a minor traffic infraction either. My mom on the other hand, i WOULD ticket my own mother because she needs to slow the F down and think when she drives so she doesnt get herself hurt.
I always kind of hoped that another cop gets to her first though so i wont have to be the poor bastard to ticket her and catch an earful.
(FYI im not a cop now anyway so its a moot point)
But yeah, theres alot of stupid laws out there and there will continue to be such until the public wakes up and educates themselves and gets out there to vote and repeal these stupid friggin laws.
We just had an local election here last week that i spent 6 months at least breaking my balls on to get some incumbent, criminal Constables voted out. Two of candidates are ACTIVELY being investigated by the FBI for criminal wrongdoing of various types and means and one just scraped by after a grand jury was sequestered to investigate whether charges should be brought against her. It was reported on the news that these guys were extorting money for their campaign from their own employees and the public and local business's.
In spite of this overwhelming bullshit, and the abundant media coverage all the way up to the election, the ignorant fucking voters of Harris County re-elected these crooks anyway.
My point is that these stupid laws will continue and the government corruption will continue unabated until the public turns off their american idol and disconnects their I-phones and actually takes a part in their government.
Until then, you're going to have TV campaigns advocating "click it or ticket" and soda pop bans and bans on filling your own gas tank and every other stupid law that the pubic DESERVES until we stand up and actually supervise the government that we have appointed to represent us.
I always kind of hoped that another cop gets to her first though so i wont have to be the poor bastard to ticket her and catch an earful.
(FYI im not a cop now anyway so its a moot point)
But yeah, theres alot of stupid laws out there and there will continue to be such until the public wakes up and educates themselves and gets out there to vote and repeal these stupid friggin laws.
We just had an local election here last week that i spent 6 months at least breaking my balls on to get some incumbent, criminal Constables voted out. Two of candidates are ACTIVELY being investigated by the FBI for criminal wrongdoing of various types and means and one just scraped by after a grand jury was sequestered to investigate whether charges should be brought against her. It was reported on the news that these guys were extorting money for their campaign from their own employees and the public and local business's.
In spite of this overwhelming bullshit, and the abundant media coverage all the way up to the election, the ignorant fucking voters of Harris County re-elected these crooks anyway.
My point is that these stupid laws will continue and the government corruption will continue unabated until the public turns off their american idol and disconnects their I-phones and actually takes a part in their government.
Until then, you're going to have TV campaigns advocating "click it or ticket" and soda pop bans and bans on filling your own gas tank and every other stupid law that the pubic DESERVES until we stand up and actually supervise the government that we have appointed to represent us.
6/3/2012 12:44:30 PM
Laws like this are a logical extension of government healthcare. When your health becomes an "investment" to the government, the government has to pass laws to protect the "investment".
While you and I may not agree with this stuff, it's a logical progression of liberal thought.
While you and I may not agree with this stuff, it's a logical progression of liberal thought.
6/3/2012 5:31:53 PM
Originally Posted By Frank_N_Stein:
The officers on my district just received an email from the commander that asks us to enforce the "no car sales on Sunday" law. Like I don't have better things to do, and it is a stupid law anyway.
N O, N O , N O, 9-5pm, then 12-7, then 4-12am, workin peeps should only shop after work!The officers on my district just received an email from the commander that asks us to enforce the "no car sales on Sunday" law. Like I don't have better things to do, and it is a stupid law anyway.
6/3/2012 6:35:07 PM
I'm waiting for the drink companies to come in with their well paid lawyers.
6/4/2012 12:24:06 AM
Originally Posted By Extorris:
Usually board of health, etc. handle those violations in NYC.
Any NYPD guys on here? You going to enforce this crap?
Usually board of health, etc. handle those violations in NYC.
This...
just like the smoking laws in bars/ restaurants, etc,,, cops don't cite em,(around here anyway) occasionally send something to the Health Dept, or Liquor board. Would think it will be the same - health dept will fine them.
6/4/2012 10:37:02 AM
I feel bad for the PD guys who get dispatched to deal with people smoking a cigarette in the open air downtown pedestrian mall.
What a waste of resources...
What a waste of resources...
6/4/2012 10:57:40 AM
When I read things like this, ESPECIALLY in NYC, I get to wondering what else might be going on that they might be trying to detract attention from.
Now, I don't live in NYC so I don't usually come up with an answer, but it happens a lot at the Federal level as well, and one should be looking for it is a very common tactic.
So ask yourself, is enough enough...................or are they trying to smoke screen something.
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(After Inspector Erskine introduces himself to an immigrant store owner, "But this is a food store! We are allowed to be open on Sunday!"
Smiling, "No, Sir, it is not about that. I wish to talk to you about......,", (w,stte), "The F.B.I.")
Now, I don't live in NYC so I don't usually come up with an answer, but it happens a lot at the Federal level as well, and one should be looking for it is a very common tactic.
So ask yourself, is enough enough...................or are they trying to smoke screen something.
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(After Inspector Erskine introduces himself to an immigrant store owner, "But this is a food store! We are allowed to be open on Sunday!"
Smiling, "No, Sir, it is not about that. I wish to talk to you about......,", (w,stte), "The F.B.I.")
