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To: 1rudeboy

No, I understand proximate cause, but you have trouble understanding “right” and “wrong.”

No, he was breaking the law when they were attempting to do their jobs, so he deserved it. Now, I am not saying these guys did not violate policy - that is not the argument. They were not arrested and sent to prison for violating policy and procedure. They were charged with unlawfully firing their weapons and violating this person’s civil rights!

Had they been fired for trying to cover up this case, I would be okay with that - they broke procedure. But, to make this into a criminal case was a total miscarriage of justice!


38 posted on 12/24/2008 8:45:29 AM PST by ExTxMarine (For whatsoe'ver their sufferings were before; that change they covet makes them suffer more. -Dryden)
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To: ExTxMarine
No, I understand proximate cause, but you have trouble understanding “right” and “wrong.”

LOL! You're funny.

40 posted on 12/24/2008 8:46:16 AM PST by Toddsterpatriot (This is morning, that's when I spend the most time, thinking 'bout what I've given up...)
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To: ExTxMarine
When Compean picked up his brass and lied about the shoot to his superiors, was that "right" or "wrong?" I think you are the one who is confused.

The harshness of the penalty does not affect the above, it simply allows us to disagree with the consequences of the "right" or "wrong" action.

41 posted on 12/24/2008 8:49:27 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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