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Sixth Circuit Court: Police Can Shoot Dogs For Nothing More Than Barking
reason.com ^ | 12/22/2016 | C.J. Ciaramella

Posted on 12/22/2016 7:59:39 PM PST by Elderberry

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To: koalkracker1981
"...No reason to own a dog, unless you are using it as a service animal. \"

I have to believe that there's a special place in Hell for you, that you're in it now, and you created it for yourself.

I guess the question is, "Why?"

Except I don't care. Don't even begin to. The next worse thing to a dog killer is a dog hater. It takes a special kind of sphinc-hole to hate a dog.

Whatever happened to you to leave you this bent, twisted, and misshapen of a psychological freak, it must have been horrible. I feel bad for you, if that helps.

41 posted on 12/23/2016 1:48:33 AM PST by Gargantua ("President Trump... until the final Trump sounds..." ;^)
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To: Gargantua

The same feeling you have for me, I have for you. I worship No human being. And I especially don’t hold a beast of burden, above human life. Trust me, if it came down to you and your family starving (of course this is a hypothetical) your cute little doggie would be on the dinner table. And if it wasn’t, like I said, your logic is clouded.


42 posted on 12/23/2016 2:45:50 AM PST by koalkracker1981
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To: Elderberry

Biscuits not Bullets


43 posted on 12/23/2016 4:08:29 AM PST by kanawa (The 1st job of a 'community organizer' is to disorganize the community)
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To: soycd
Keep them on a short chain or prepare for their demise.

Responsible owners of all breeds keep their dogs contained.

44 posted on 12/23/2016 4:10:53 AM PST by kanawa (The 1st job of a 'community organizer' is to disorganize the community)
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To: JoeSixPack

Joe,... stop BARKING. The Neighbors will call the cops and have you SHOT.


45 posted on 12/23/2016 4:56:40 AM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: koalkracker1981

Diplomacy is the art of saying “Nice Troll” until you can find a ZOT.


46 posted on 12/23/2016 6:40:36 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Elderberry
Wonder if they found the drugs. Not knowing all the facts, just what is reported in this story...a couple of observations.

First, if it was a warrant for a non-violent drug offense, why go in blazing away?

Second, did they find the drugs they were looking for? Were there weapons, was there resistance, were the folks even home?

I dunno, I've just got an issue with the black clad boyz with their toyz swatting on every occasion now dayz. It's different if you're dealing with a known gang member or criminal that has a history of weapons/assaults/violence.

47 posted on 12/23/2016 6:58:30 AM PST by servantboy777
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To: Elderberry

Again, I am amazed while I know that I shouldn’t be. I continue to make the error of thinking that this group is primarily populated with rational adults.

This whole thread has turned into abject, foul chaos. Happens every time a serious incident involving dogs occurs. Especially over the top if it is a “pit bull”.

Do you people understand what the real point and meaning of the issue here is? Hint. It’s NOT about dogs. Duh, duh, duh.

The issue here is should the government and its representative, law enforcement, be the ones who decide what constitutes sufficient perceived threat as justification for killing an animal or a person? Dog, humans, same thing in principle.
If you believe that carte blanche for killing dogs is not on the same slipper slope with humans you are being very short sighted.

Whether the cops were justified in this..particular..instance is NOT the real point or concern. It’s what the courts say they can use for justification whenever they shoot. Which appears to be pretty much anything as far as the courts are concerned.

You can’t make general policy based on an exception to the general. That’s what progressives do.


48 posted on 12/23/2016 7:01:50 AM PST by ChildOfThe60s ("If you can remember the 60s........you weren't really there")
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To: koalkracker1981
"...The same feeling you have for me..."

I have no feelings for you, save for this:

Merry Christmas! I hope your Christmas dinner is better than eating your "work dog." LMAO!

49 posted on 12/23/2016 7:57:46 AM PST by Gargantua ("President Trump... until the final Trump sounds..." ;^)
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To: grey_whiskers
"Diplomacy is the art of saying “Nice Troll” until you can find a ZOT."

"Troll"?

I've been FReeping since shortly after Jim started FreeRepublic in late in 1997 (at first, this was a private, "Members Only" site, I started in early 1998), and I've seen all of the actual "Trolls" who ever got "zotted" on the newer "public" site served their medicine.

Koal-puke is the only troll in this discussion, and he disagrees with me, Lurker, Doughty One, Jeff Chandler, 5th MEB and a vast number of other legacy FReepers regarding anyone shooting our dogs.

We may be very sure of our opinions herewith, but "Trolls" we are not.

ZOT this.

50 posted on 12/23/2016 8:12:55 AM PST by Gargantua ("President Trump... until the final Trump sounds..." ;^)
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To: kanawa

——Keep them on a short chain or prepare for their demise.
Responsible owners of all breeds keep their dogs contained.——

Just a horrible assumption to think the inside of your home or fenced/gated property is sufficient containment for the family pets. I believe caging them in your home or chaining them up really indicates you should not have a pup. Who lives with a family pet worrying their lifestyle will invite armed attack by the law enforcement community.


51 posted on 12/23/2016 8:19:34 AM PST by redcatcherb412
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To: soycd
Keep them on a short chain or prepare for their demise.

Even more to the point: No American should be allowed to keep any pets whatsoever. They don't allow pets in jail, do they?

52 posted on 12/23/2016 8:23:15 AM PST by Lazamataz (TRUMP LIED TO ME!!!! ....He said I'd get sick of winning.... AND I'M NOT SICK OF WINNING YET!!!!)
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To: Don W

Look, why do Americans insist on keeping deadly ‘assault dogs’ with high-capacity teeth? If it saves ONE CHILD, cops should be able to search for and kill any dogs you have! Dogs are dangerous! And the life of any cop is far more important than the life of any citizen!

Get yer mind right!


53 posted on 12/23/2016 8:27:46 AM PST by Lazamataz (TRUMP LIED TO ME!!!! ....He said I'd get sick of winning.... AND I'M NOT SICK OF WINNING YET!!!!)
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To: koalkracker1981
There is absolutely No reason to own a dog, unless you are using it as a service animal. I’m not just talking about police service either.

I'm with you! That which is not banned, should be mandatory! No way should Americans be allowed to own guns, cars, dogs, cats, anything metal, anything that uses electricity.... NOTHING! Americans should be locked in our cells 23 hours per day, with one-hour common area time, and exercise in the yard from 2-4 on Saturdays!

ANYTHING ELSE IS PURE ANARCHY!!!!!11~!!1~1

But I'm a little concerned. You carved out an exception for 'service animals'. You're not one of those whackadoodle Constitution-waving libertarians, are ya?????????????????????????????????????

54 posted on 12/23/2016 8:32:24 AM PST by Lazamataz (TRUMP LIED TO ME!!!! ....He said I'd get sick of winning.... AND I'M NOT SICK OF WINNING YET!!!!)
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To: Elderberry

So, protecting a dog is legal, which means if a cop is going to shoot a dog for barking then a cops can be shot in return, which means a cop can be shot for a dog barking. Got it.


55 posted on 12/23/2016 8:51:09 AM PST by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable!)
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To: Lazamataz

“Even more to the point: No American should be allowed to keep any pets whatsoever. They don’t allow pets in jail, do they? “

Tingle up the spine moment: That is exactly how the fascists liberals thinks.


56 posted on 12/23/2016 8:52:12 AM PST by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable!)
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To: CodeToad

If a firearm is discharged in my home or on my property, I will be in fear of my life and will act accordingly.


57 posted on 12/23/2016 9:24:52 AM PST by Elderberry
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To: Gargantua

Do you mean I replied to the wrong person?

I was *aiming* at Koal-puke.

My most abject apologies, Gargantua. I know you’re one of the good guys.


58 posted on 12/23/2016 10:57:28 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: grey_whiskers
Nonsense, it is I who should apologize for reacting as I did to someone who agrees with me! FReegards, and Merry Christmas to you and yours, G_W.

May the year ahead hold more understanding, and less misunderstanding.

;^)

(P.S.) I promise to try hard do my part!

59 posted on 12/23/2016 11:48:55 AM PST by Gargantua ("President Trump... until the final Trump sounds..." ;^)
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To: Lazamataz

I’m not saying anything like that. Anyone is free to have as many “pets” as they please. I think I might be projecting my utter distain for people who place an animals life above a human. Ya know, the people who put a sweater on their doggie and hope people will adore it. Listen, I don’t hate dogs at all, I just don’t understand having one as an ornament. Hunting dogs, service dogs, I get that. All I did was voice my opinion. That’s why I love this site. Because you can voice it, agree or disagree and move on.
Merry Christmas to all!!


60 posted on 12/23/2016 12:44:38 PM PST by koalkracker1981
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