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Some of the Department's biggest cases of 2010 include a Wiccan who's accused of stabbing a man she'd nicknamed "sacrifice." They also investigated a burned body left, in all places, in a park. Police also responded to the scene of a 91 year old woman who had been sexually assaulted and then died later from more than 27 injuries she suffered in the attack. APD says they also saw two seniors who died in a strange suicide pact. One of those deaths is still technically ruled a murder.
"For as much as we've seen and as many crimes as we've investigated, some of them we went, wow, we've never seen this before," Paiz explained. She says a surprising trend is that three homicides have been double homicides. "It doesn't happen that often. And to be four months into the year and have three separate double homicides is a surprising number," she explained.
Originally posted by lpowell0627
Lastly, always keep in mind that if you want Americans to support a cause, any cause, the best method is to reinforce that our fellow citizens are being murdered, paint a dire situation, throw in some senior citizens and sexual assault, and the American people will want the blood of whomever did the deed.
Originally posted by prionace glauca
So what is wrong with punishing the individuals that commit crimes? I guess you would take the individuals responsible for these crimes and shower them with gifts. Maybe even take them out to a dinner and a movie?
[edit on 1-5-2010 by prionace glauca]
Originally posted by lpowell0627
My point was not that the reaction was wrong, my point was not that Americans wanting justice was wrong, my point is merely:
Headlines about suffering Americans are generally followed by controversial legislation to protect us.
[edit on 1-5-2010 by lpowell0627]
Originally posted by lpowell0627
reply to post by antonia
No, they certianly don't say it's illegals at all. Nor am I. But how many people will simply read the headline:
Strange Murders in New Mexico
...and assume it's referring to illegals given the current situation and discussions regarding Arizona?
That was my only point.
Originally posted by prionace glauca
Wait so Arizona passing the exact same FEDERAL LAW with an additional LAW signed today to exclude Racial Profiling is considered controversial.
[edit on 1-5-2010 by prionace glauca]
Originally posted by lpowell0627
reply to post by prionace glauca
You're not really going to try to say that the legislation in Arizona is not controversial are you?
No matter what side of the fence you sit, you certainly HAVE to acknowledge that it's controversial.
Originally posted by prionace glauca
So wait is having borders considered controversial? How about having LAWS in the first place that should have been followed? I think that is controversial also..
Originally posted by antonia
His commentary was not a judgement of the law. It was simply him acknowledging the law itself is controversial and when a law like this is passed you see a lot of loaded headlines afterward. Please, take a deep breath. Calm down and think about it.
Originally posted by prionace glauca
Lol, Last I checked I wasn't pregnant and sure am not mad. Just pointing out the controversy you and the ATS board has made this out to be is overblown. This was a FEDERAL law that out dates most of the people even posting on these boards.
Originally posted by antonia
If it was already on the books the Arizona wouldn't have to pass anything. I'm just telling you the guy wasn't making judgement. Trying to argue the merits of the law is pointless considering he never questioned the MERITS of the law. As for it not being controversial, well let's see...There will be protests today against it, there are at least 4 threads a day on ATS whining for or against it, the news has a new story on this issue every time i look at it. That would indicate there is controversy. I don't think it's an issue of perspective at this point.
[edit on 1-5-2010 by antonia]