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Sheriff's plan to urge people to report suspicious behavior unleashes storm of criticism
Sun Sentinel ^
| May 17, 2013
| Ben Wolford
Posted on 05/18/2013 7:06:20 AM PDT by Rennes Templar
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"There will be no cash rewards for calling, a sheriff's office spokeswoman confirmed."
To: Rennes Templar
What does it hurt to have somebody knock on a door and ask, ‘Hey, is everything OK?’”
What could possibly go wrong. Hide your dog!!!!
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:10:30 AM PDT
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I voted Republican, no Conservative was on the ballot. 969 yall.)
To: Rennes Templar
I guess they'll kick in every door, from every crank call, and kill every doggy too.
Sorry about your Grandma, but someone said she was anti Government, so, here's a Cert
for a free cremation.
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:10:44 AM PDT
by
MaxMax
(Conservatism needs a re-awakening plan for the American public)
To: Rennes Templar
a war veteran making threats to passersby We vets are really what is wrong with this country!!!sarc/on
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:11:42 AM PDT
by
ontap
To: Rennes Templar
"Under the proposed "Violence Prevention Program," anyone who sees a potentially dangerous situation a schizophrenic person with weapons, a war veteran making threats to passersby could call a 24-hour hotline. Legitimate-sounding calls would trigger a visit by specially trained deputies in plain clothes or by mental health professionals. "But if a caller describes a demographic that is associated with the majority of violent crime, don't expect any response at all.
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:12:38 AM PDT
by
Sooth2222
("Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of congress. But I repeat myself." M.Twain)
To: ontap
Janet Napoleonitonoh thinks so
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:13:42 AM PDT
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I voted Republican, no Conservative was on the ballot. 969 yall.)
To: Sooth2222
spot on. leave the aspiring rap artist turning his life around alone.
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:14:58 AM PDT
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I voted Republican, no Conservative was on the ballot. 969 yall.)
To: Rennes Templar
Not sure how I come down on this one.... On one hand, I get that the government it intrusive and that this service could be abused... On the other hand, there are plenty of examples where had the alarm been sounded, a tragedy “may” have been avoided.
I don’t think I have a problem with it.
Check back with me after noon, Friday night should be worn off by then.
Any good Freeper hangover remedies out there??
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:15:14 AM PDT
by
WomBom
("I read Free Republic for the pictures")
To: Rennes Templar
Looks like the Sheriff is looking to start a new career in the IRS
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:16:45 AM PDT
by
darkwing104
(Let's get dangerous)
To: ontap
They might have had a better response if they said to report Muslims carrying pressure cookers.
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:18:32 AM PDT
by
Rennes Templar
(The true Obama persona is emerging, the one from his first Presidential debate.)
To: Rennes Templar
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:18:58 AM PDT
by
null and void
(Republicans create the tools of opression, and the democrats gleefully use them!)
To: WomBom
No cures but love your tagline.
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:19:54 AM PDT
by
Rennes Templar
(The true Obama persona is emerging, the one from his first Presidential debate.)
To: ontap
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:21:48 AM PDT
by
null and void
(Republicans create the tools of opression, and the democrats gleefully use them!)
To: Rennes Templar
...no cash rewards for callingThe sheriff overlooked "Here are your Starbucks and Apple iTunes gift cards, Good Citizen. Thanks for the tip."
To: Conspiracy Guy
Knock on door?
Yeah, a BIG one that knocks it down.
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:23:42 AM PDT
by
TribalPrincess2U
(0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
To: Rennes Templar
The suspicious behavior noways is the Government
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:26:05 AM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Rennes Templar
Maybe we could have ‘suggestions’ that two men who look like the might be gay - might ‘do it’ in a public bathroom - be turned in... Or how about a bunch of ‘Occupy’ brats? They could be planning on using drugs - let’s stick the police on them... You know, two can play these games...
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:26:24 AM PDT
by
GOPJ
(Conservatives were Obama's victims, but unlike the press we were aware of it.)
To: WomBom
People already report suspicious behavior but this sheriff is trying to redefine that to include anything perceived as a threat or criticism of government. He obviously expects a lot more calls with this expanded definition which is why he needs more money.
Have another beer for that hangover. It always worked for me when I was younger.
To: WomBom
There is nothing to stop anyone calling right now about someone who is acting threatening .
Never has been.
The difference is setting up a program designed to encourage reporting people who are critical of the government.
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:27:25 AM PDT
by
hoosierham
(Freedom isn't free)
To: Rennes Templar
1.- No tipsters regarding the Religion of Peace need call.
2.- No Tipsters regarding black uprisings need call.
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posted on
05/18/2013 7:27:42 AM PDT
by
Minutemen
("It's a Religion of Peace")
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