Thread: Sad day in Tampa, Florida

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I would say some stuff but I am gonna refrane.
I think your on the right track Don.
Kurt

I know what you are thinking Kurt, and I agree. There was a kid down here who had been arrested 57 times for stealing cars. Don't you think after maybe 56 times the Judge would figure there is no hope for this guy and just put his *** away forever?

Don

Really sad news. We had three police officers shot in Oakland a few days ago, right on the eve of 80 to 150 officers layoffs in Oakland. The police chief said, losing even one officer is too many, you should be hiring more!
It seems all too familiar a story, that these guys when they are finally caught
have a record a mile long. Locally last year a drunk on a motorcycle hit and killed a young girl, and crippled her father. He was so wasted he kept yelling at the people on the scene for help, ignoring what he just did to the man and his daughter. He continued to be beligerant at my hospital where he was treated for his injuries over the couse of the next week. The man had 7 DUI's. I think that was six too many! It does seem people have lowered thier standards as to what is acceptable today. I wish three strikes really was three strike and your out. Hey Don, maybe we should pitch in and start that Island fund. We can find some barely hospitable alligator infested, shark surrounded island, and let them kill each other as mentioned above. Then we can employ some now unemployed shrimpers from lousianna to chum the waters!
Again I am really sorry to hear this news and hope for swift justice.

My preference would be an island even less hospitable than that, something like Baffin Island (although it would be a shame to upset the native population there so maybe something smaller and unpopulated.) Air lift serious criminals in, drop them with or without parachute and leave them to deal with cold, polar bears and no supplies. If they can survive and make it back to the mainland (highly unlikely) they would be eligible for parole.

This is indeed a very sad story,and I hope the piece of excrement is found quickly,he obviously has to be stopped as his outlook on life sucks big time..Why has he been able to build such a record is beyond me,though I suppose the PC brigade,and luxurious prisons[yes,we have those too],have helped..He has a better life inside,than out on the street..I think more prisons like Sheriff Joes joint in Arizona,and a few freezing northern islands would keep prison population down..
Good idea Resto,a low swoop with a chopper,at about 50 feet,no parachute...whoops,oh dear..
Seriously though,I read the article last night,and,while I know its the nature of the job,these poor guys,and all the others who have been killed,wounded in the name of decency,law etc dont deserve what they get,,its just down right sickening.My own wife works in an administration roll at the front of the Police station,and in the early days of our marriage,I used to get quite anxious for her safety,I still do,but i cant alter what could happen..Our prayers go out to these poor guys families,and the others mentioned in this thread as well,who have suffered recently..
Robin..