Posted on 08/29/2015 1:47:44 PM PDT by robowombat
I agree. I posted most of that account at my post in #61. This general, IMHO, should be completely exonerated.
No argument there.
Rusty - I pinged you over an example of "a law enforcement presence to protect our communities".
Really? NINE officers to put the pinch on an 84-year-old guy?
REALLY?
We're beginning to see this "pack of coon hounds" mentality A LOT everywhere in the country. It's not pretty.
It tells me that there are too many police officers of various law enforcement branches.
He’s 84, with an illustrious career. I would absolutely cut him some slack.
Sounds like Boot Leather might be a factor here:
"Bedgood said he left to pay the food bill in person at the restaurant, and when he returned, police in force had Livsey in cuffs outside with individual police units stationed at several intersections in the neighborhood."
I suppose the "individual police units stationed at several intersections in the neighborhood" were necessary, in case the former general had a roving battalion-strength Combat Command in the area to rescue him...
"Bedgood [Livsey's personal caregiver and driver] said he left to pay the food bill in person at the restaurant, and when he returned, police in force had Livsey in cuffs outside with individual police units stationed at several intersections in the neighborhood."
**** “That was dumb. If you have no way to pay the man, you need to let him take the food back.” *****
BS
Have the man keep the check as an IOU come in the next day and pay with Cash, get the check back.
I have done similar for FAR MORE MONEY. Many of my Contracts are un-written, just a handshake. In all of my years the only problem that I have ever had were with the folks that wanted 27 pages of small print.
Cops just don’t like to be dismissed.
I’m 20 years the Generals Jr but I still work with a Mans Word is his Word.
I hope that he hires a competent attorney. This is insane.
Lol! He was beating the crap out of everyone.
Good for him.
I was in the military as well but I’ve learned the hard way that a man’s word is not always to be relied upon.
Don't know as the article does not show a picture of him, or even mention his name.
I honestly think there is more to the story then what we are being told.
One thing for certain is that it was strange behavior if what they are saying about the General is accurate. At 84 years of age he could have beginning signs of mental issues.
Also not sure why 10 cops had to show up for an 84 year old man, or why they felt it necessary to handcuff him, unless he is one exceptional 84 year old specimen.
Let's just hope all turns out well. Hate to see someone who fought hard to protect our freedoms be unfairly treated.
"Bedgood [Livsey's personal caregiver and driver] said he left to pay the food bill in person at the restaurant, and when he returned, police in force had Livsey in cuffs outside with individual police units stationed at several intersections in the neighborhood."
I smell boot leather and steroids...
“Bedgood [Livsey’s personal caregiver and driver] said he left to pay the food bill in person at the restaurant, and when he returned, police in force had Livsey in cuffs outside with individual police units stationed at several intersections in the neighborhood.”
Bump your Tagline
BTW, I’m not advocating at all the police response to this incident - it was way excessive. Used to be that most incidents like this could be solved with a single squad car and nobody getting arrested unless they did something really bad. Remember Adam-12?
Great. Accounts differ. Take it to court.
From that post I wouldn’t put much stock in your judgement either. It’s $80 and he proffered a Check ... fix it in the morning, get a big tip and Drive On.
Would have agreed with that approach until it got physical.
What is being left out in this story is why the General reacted as he did, if he did. It certainly wasn’t because his debit card was declined and a check was not to be accepted.
Never heard anymore about his son.
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