Posted on 02/08/2011 3:23:16 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
Read it and weep. Then shut the heck up.
St. Petersburg police shooter Hydra Lacy Jr. spent years in prison. Court records show two prison terms, starting when he was 17, and arrests for grand theft, aggravated battery, rape, kidnapping, attempted murder and resisting arrest with violence.
In a story in the St. Petersburg Times Sunday about Lacy’s funeral, former police officer Davis explained he attended the cop killer Lacy’s funeral to support the Lacy family, which includes Hydra’s brother and boxing standout Jeff Lacy — who himself did not attend.
What is funny is that his superiors are covering for him by refusing to comment on why this former cop is supporting a rapist, kidnapper, cop killer.
His immediate boss, City Administrator Tish Elston, didn’t return a phone call and e-mail seeking comment about his possible absence or whether she asked him not to attend.
Mayor Bill Foster didn’t return repeated calls seeking comment.
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I'm a cop and a soldier. When I'm active duty, I make MORE than I do when I'm a cop. The Army pays a lot of little extras besides salary that add up.
Cost of living in the military is a lot less than civilian life. At least in my experience, but I'm in NYC so it's a tad skewed. I know it's anecdotal, but military jobs have sweet pension and benefits that certainly rival police/fire jobs. No one complains about the military, though.
Maybe the teachers should test the private sector and find out what they could really earn there (and how the benefit package would compare to what they have now).
I'm glad for that :)
As for the rest, I'd don't think any of our public servants should make more than our military personnel. And if our "public servants" didn't like it, I'd tell them to find a job in the private sector.
They may be FINALLY asked to contribute 5% but, let me guess, their plans are still defined benefit, right? Guaranteed outcome and the taxpayer expected to make up any shortfall?
Yet still they complain?
Ditto. I am so sick of this. This defined benefit crap for public workers is what's killing the budget here in the People's Republic of Illinois.
Aren’t military personnel to be considered government employees? It just seems to me that soldiers escape any criticism whatsoever when in fact they enjoy similar, if not more, benefits that people begrudge cops/firemen/teachers.
Florida public schools are costing about $15,000 per student. That includes teachers, adminstrators, buses, buildings, and other costs.
Florida charter schools cost about $10,000 to $11,000 per student.
The Florida public school system is bloated in many ways and the taxpayers are finally awakening.
Really? Our servicemen and women gets deals this good...
Retiring S.F. police brass cash in on way out
Early retirement benefit for South Burlington school principals raises questions
They picked this person as a representative and she lobs a soft ball like that? Good grief!
Oh well, I'll take it.
If public employees should be paid a salary comparable to their worth in the private sector then we should cut their salaries by 20-50% right off the top.
The next time you step on a landmine as a teacher, let us know.
Editorial masquerading as news.
“””Editorial masquerading as news.”””
I like that. I trust you will not mind if I use it from time to time.
Please do.
“As for DROP...that should end...and those who retire under it, should never be allowed to return to former or newly created positions.”
I agree completely.
Next time I run towards gunfire as a cop, I’ll let you know.
The differences in these situations is that cops/firefighters are payed by local gov'ts, and local gov'ts can run out of money. The military is payed by the federal gov't, and as we have seen all the feds have to do is print more money.
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