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Originally posted by Limbo
What I find unnerving is that the guy tells them (the cars) to stop talking on their cell phone
and put their seatbelts on etc. He knows they are breaking the law and are being
a danger to other people.
Originally posted by seabag
A friend of mine owns a bar downtown in New Orleans (still). He said during Katrina it was a free for all!!! Think CA during the 92’ LA riots!!!
People (thugs) were getting mowed down like GRASS and the police didn’t have sheeeeet to say! They stood back and watched (out of fear for their own safety!). People take care of themselves and cops are people, too.
Originally posted by Bone75
reply to post by gladtobehere
That was awesome! I live in a small town in MS where roadblocks like this take place almost every weekend. There are a whole lot of people here that are just barely getting by as it is, and these roadblocks and over policing are keeping those people right where they are.
Imagine being underemployed to the point that you can't afford insurance, or can't afford to get that windshield replaced in order to get an inspection sticker. Just when you reach a point where you can almost afford such things... BAM! Roadblock! Back to the poorhouse for you! And if you don't have insurance guess what, straight to jail and your car gets impounded. Say goodbye to that new job you just landed.
Off topic here, but does anyone else find it crazy that I can drive 90 MPH down the wrong side of the road with my ass hanging out the window, only to get a few tickets... but if I'm caught driving without insurance I go straight to jail?
Originally posted by wmd_2008
Originally posted by gladtobehere
reply to post by HomerinNC
Good point.
And there were like 6 or 7 cop cars? Is there no more crime in America? Or is terrorizing citizens a full time job?
Is it me or are there WAY too many cops?
edit on 5-8-2013 by gladtobehere because: (no reason given)
What if a drink/drugs driver is amongst them but not at the point were it's obvious they may get past.
Now in either scenario What if those people thinking they are helping their fellow citizens then get back into there cars and later that day one of their family/friends or even them ends up as a VICTIM because of what they think was a good thing to do.
I wonder how they feel then
Originally posted by gladtobehere
reply to post by HomerinNC
Good point.
And there were like 6 or 7 cop cars? Is there no more crime in America? Or is terrorizing citizens a full time job?
Is it me or are there WAY too many cops?
edit on 5-8-2013 by gladtobehere because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by sparrowstail
reply to post by ugie1028
Love your Avatar by the way. Is that a beat down, frustrated, exhausted Ron Paul likeness? How poetic of you.
Originally posted by wmd_2008
This happens in the UK as well mostly speed checks,looking for drink drivers and fuel checks,but I will say that although people on here are giving it the usual spin on this situation re there rights lets look at a possible scenarios.
They are warning people to put a seat belt on if they haven't already, what if one of those people is wanted, has just committed a crime elsewhere,or is on the way to commit one if they did not have a seat belt on they may have been stopped but not now.
Originally posted by wmd_2008
reply to post by Taggart
Why the selective quote then why edit part out did it pee on your argument slightly!!!
The bit you edited out for some reason.
Originally posted by wmd_2008
This happens in the UK as well mostly speed checks,looking for drink drivers and fuel checks,but I will say that although people on here are giving it the usual spin on this situation re there rights lets look at a possible scenarios.
They are warning people to put a seat belt on if they haven't already, what if one of those people is wanted, has just committed a crime elsewhere,or is on the way to commit one if they did not have a seat belt on they may have been stopped but not now.edit on 7-8-2013 by wmd_2008 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by stormcell
Uh, because if you have a crash while driving 90MPG down the wrong side of the road with your ass hanging out of the window, you'll still be able to pay the medical bills for those individuals that you injured, while if you have no insurance, you'll more than likely bankrupt them.
I've read so many article about families that were torn apart because some South American illegal didn't have insurance and maimed someone with permanent head injuries and/or crush injuries. With insurance they would have been able to pay for the rehabilitation, physiotherapy, adapted vehicles/homes of those they injured. But with no insurance, it's up to the injured person's family to take out a second mortgage on the home, appeal for charity donations, write books and do visiting talks.