Posted on 08/31/2006 12:37:11 PM PDT by Armedanddangerous
I'm not asking about "Hall".
I'm asking for a source for the statement that the DUI driver was illegal.
Yep, thats the sheriff for you...he is easily distracted.
Are they kidding? How about death or lifeat least?
Let me guess--he will be deported so he can enter as an ILLEGAL again to murder more US citizens.
It wasnt in the statement. It came over the police scanner they were undocumented.
They can now apparently even check a Mexican drivers license through 911 computers, because one of the dispatchers checked it and said it was not valid.
They spoke of calling the ICE duty officer in Charleston.
Also, one of the investigating officers told me they were undocumented aliens.
I hope not.
The media here will be watching this closely. I'll be watching it closely.
I don't know how we can keep the court from setting bond,but I imagine it will be high enough that he wont be able to post it, and no bondsman would go his bond in the first place.
My bet is on the ACLU posting bond for him. Really, what do they have to lose but the taxpayers money who support them?
Oh. You know he was illegal because you overheard it.
That must make it true.
*rolls eyes*
Again, please don't be offended - but I wouldn't add "facts" to a story that aren't in print somewhere. There are plenty of folks living in the US with Hispanic last names who aren't illegal Mexicans.
I look forward to a follow-up post from you verifying your information.
You must think your eye rolling is cute.
Armedanddangerous is a reporter for a local newspaper where this accident happened. He is closely associated with the local law enforcement, and was on the scene covering the story, so chill out, he will likely be the source.
Look. You just can't believe what everyone posts or that folks are who they say they are (unless you like to see a host around the sun). That would make FR little more than a rumor mill.
I was not attempting to besmirch the character or reputation of armedanddangerous. I think it is the duty of every responsible FReeper to ask for a source. And I did so respectfully in view of armedanddangerous' sign-up date.
Sadly, there hardly seems to be the need or even a desire for sources when the person in the story has a Hispanic last name. Everyone is eager and happy to assume that they're illegal Mexicans.
And as I said before, I look forward to seeing the follow-up post from armedanddangerous providing such source.
Oh! And my eye-rolling is very cute. I'll show ya sometime if we ever meet in RL. :-P
"Everyone is eager and happy to assume that they're illegal Mexicans."
If they are in trouble with the law, then that is probably a safe assumption.
I will hold you to that offer.
We've got one like that too. He was recently suspended and they took away his badge, gun and bullet. We can still call him "Sheriff" though as long as he doesn't go anywhere near the Sheriff's office or speaks to anyone working there. LOL!
You're right RMDupree, it needs to be sourced. That kind of stuff needs to be verified carefully, too often casual allegations of 'illegal' and 'terrorist' are made on this forum and much of it is just agenda-inspired speculation based on surname alone... we wouldn't want to be caught in an error that could lead to serious allegations about our motives, would we?
It's a safer assumption than assuming they're illegal in the first place at least. ;-)
I will hold you to that offer.
You betcha.
Exactly. I don't want FReepers to be baited by trolls into acting like a bunch of fools. Next thing you know, there's a thread on DU about "proof" that FReepers are racists.
We're an educated bunch here, for the most part. And asking for a source is the first step.
Trust, but verify. *smiles*
They're danged cute. I've seen 'em.
But there's no need to tell her to "chill out." She asks a valid question. There's enough hysteria over the whole immigration issue. And there's a certain segment of FReepers who will fan the flames on this issue without ever considering the facts.
We've seen it happen over and over.
That's all I'm sayin'.
I just visited with Armedanddangerous and he is waiting on a call back from ICE for official conformation and as soon as he gets it, it will be posted.
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