Posted on 10/18/2007 9:01:55 AM PDT by mojito
I give up. It’s now obvious to me that these kids were protesting something or other by burning these flags at night. It’s also obvious that the PC cop swallowed his outrage and lied about their purpose.
BTW, nowhere did I say I thought this was OK no matter what their purpose. There’s nothing right about destroying private property no matter what it is.
“So what would you do if these were YOUR kids?”
I have no idea but it wouldn’t be pretty for them. I think I’ve raised my kids in a way that I’ll never have to consider what I would do.
Thanks for the ping, LJ. I’d be willing to provide the accelerant, at my own expense.
Unlike some, I could buy into the notion the kids were merely bone-achingly stupid and didn’t consider their actions thoroughly.
There is, however, a difference between forgiveness and absolution. In their apologies most transgressors could care less about the former while fully expecting the latter.
It wasn’t only unpatriotic.
They might have been stupid, but at 17 years of age they had to have realized they were destroying many peoples’ property and messing with their minds and sense of security.
How about tattooing the boys Red, White and Blue from head to toe.
It is a hate crime.
This town should go back to pillary and stocks placed in the middle of town. These teenagers deserve to be left in the center of town in disgrace for all to see.
Ironic, isn't is, that this is exactly what those stupid boys didn't do, when they decided it was fun to burn the flags.
Wrong. The useless sacks of #### were upset that they got caught, nothing more.
"I don't think they really knew what they were doing;
Yup, that lighter fluid and match/lighter did it all on their own, without these sacks of #### having anything to do with it.
17? I hope they are tried as adults, sent to juvey, and then when they hit 18, sent to real prison.
The teenagers are accused of arson, abuse of venerated objects, reckless burning, reckless endangering, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief
Nice list of charges. Maybe my hopes will be realized.
“I don’t think they really knew what they were doing;”....that’s because the school system has failed miserably. None of them are taught about the sacrifices Americans made for this country throughout it’s history. In fact, I doubt if American History is even taught anymore. Respect for flag and country is not P.C.
I'm sure that there are plenty of disabled vets that could use a hand with yardwork. Or painting.
Lots and lots of trash to be picked up...cleaning around the local VA or VFW.
No one died from breaking a sweat. And, I'm sure that there are plenty of vets that would love to oversee the work crew. Nothing abusive, mind you...but just to be sure that their hands get good and calloused.
They knew!
RIP LCpl Dale Peterson USMC
Probably not a liar. But what he had to say was inappropriate and "appeasment" of law breakers.
Here's a portion of the quote I object to:
"...they just did a stupid kid thing, not as any protest or against the United States or authority," McNaughton said."
No one burns a flag that is not protesting against authority and the Country [and principles] it stands for. It should be a court of law a that determines what was in their warped little minds.
“It should be a court of law a that determines what was in their warped little minds.”
As far as legla punishment, I’m not sure it matters what was in their minds. Flag burning as a protest is allowed in the U.S. Burning somebody else’s private property is not.
Amen my brother.
So now Bullocks is going to 1. Ensure that students at the high school understand and respect the flag of the United States and our military, and 2. Work to memorialize Dale Peterson, USMC, by naming the football field or the gymnasium or the library after him, right? Right? Right?
He’s not? He’s talking about everyone “healing” and “getting along”? How special. {puke}
Especially unbelievable is the police captain making excuses for the criminals. He must be a liberal RAT.
***On Tuesday, police arrested four teenagers, including three 17-year-old students at Redmond High School where Dale Peterson graduated in 2005.***
Time to bring back the pillorie and cat ‘o nine tails.
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