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Originally posted by nightstalker78
reply to post by MRuss
Stop whining.That's all I'm getting from your post.It's not that big of a deal to me.There is a reason why there's so much security.It is not 1920 anymore.The world has changed and so has America.Really,if you don't like it either do one of two things.Find another job or move to another country.Also,do you really expect security not to be tight in our nations capital?REALLY?edit on 10-4-2012 by nightstalker78 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by nightstalker78
reply to post by MRuss
Stop whining.That's all I'm getting from your post.It's not that big of a deal to me.There is a reason why there's so much security.It is not 1920 anymore.The world has changed and so has America.Really,if you don't like it either do one of two things.Find another job or move to another country.Also,do you really expect security not to be tight in our nations capital?REALLY?edit on 10-4-2012 by nightstalker78 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Brotherman
reply to post by Doc Gator
"Bonilla pleaded guilty Dec. 1, 2010, to third-degree murder and aggravated assault. He was sentenced to 20 to 43 years.
But last September, Charles overturned Bonilla's guilty plea, vacated his sentence and ordered he stand trial. In his ruling, Charles stated that he overturned Bonilla's guilty plea because his former defense attorney had misrepresented to him what sentence he would receive if he pleaded guilty."
Source
I wasnt under the impression judges could do that, Ive been a victim of over zealous officers of the law in this same town and have also had a pretty shady dealing with the court when pleading not guilty. I was not aware that a judge can just say you know what I dont think his guilty plea is good enough. I do not condone what the guy in this story did however I am not talking about his crimes I am speaking only of the legal process.
maybe you can explain this a bit better for me.edit on 10-4-2012 by Brotherman because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Hawking
No problems out here in West Texas. People seem to do what they want, when they want.
I've been pulled over a couple times here and the cops are reasonable and fair when they could have really nailed me (may just be because I'm white though).
My advice: Get out of places like DC, NY, LA, SF, etc.
Originally posted by Brotherman
reply to post by Doc Gator
"Bonilla pleaded guilty Dec. 1, 2010, to third-degree murder and aggravated assault. He was sentenced to 20 to 43 years.
But last September, Charles overturned Bonilla's guilty plea, vacated his sentence and ordered he stand trial. In his ruling, Charles stated that he overturned Bonilla's guilty plea because his former defense attorney had misrepresented to him what sentence he would receive if he pleaded guilty."
Source
I wasnt under the impression judges could do that, Ive been a victim of over zealous officers of the law in this same town and have also had a pretty shady dealing with the court when pleading not guilty. I was not aware that a judge can just say you know what I dont think his guilty plea is good enough. I do not condone what the guy in this story did however I am not talking about his crimes I am speaking only of the legal process.
maybe you can explain this a bit better for me.edit on 10-4-2012 by Brotherman because: (no reason given)
Would you rather live free and die in a terrorist attack or live a long life devoid of freedom? I think a lot of Americans need to really ponder this question.
Originally posted by Trublbrwing
reply to post by MRuss
Thank you for your inside perspective, and please, pay no attention to the hillbillies since they won't be getting on board until they come for the guns.
Originally posted by fleabit
Would you rather live free and die in a terrorist attack or live a long life devoid of freedom? I think a lot of Americans need to really ponder this question.
I think you need to ponder what "devoid of freedom" means. So many Americans are now spoiled to the point of incredulity. For them, freedom means "do whatever I want, whenever I want, no one better try to stop me." People don't give a damn to help their country - they just want their "freedoms." While in other countries, they decide the type of HAIRCUT you should have. You don't KNOW "lack of freedom."
As long as you stay within the bounds of the law, you can do pretty much any thing you please.
Would you rather live free and die in a terrorist attack or live a long life devoid of freedom? I think a lot of Americans need to really ponder this question.
Originally posted by shadoseer
reply to post by pshea38
How would any of you feel if the tide was turned and another country, say China, came here and bombed the snot out of us killing innocent people, because there was some natural resource they wanted to get their hands on? We spend more then most of the rest of the world combined on our military, imprison a larger percentage of our people than China and have a lower standard of living than many others yet we like to say we are world leaders???
Originally posted by MrSandman
Would you rather live free and die in a terrorist attack or live a long life devoid of freedom? I think a lot of Americans need to really ponder this question.