well. i’ve lived long enough to know there are two sides to every story (and, sometimes, more than that). (smile) being from a family that have sworn to protect and lay their own lives down for this country, i shake my head, sadly, that we still shout “Guilty” before the day in court. We crucify this ranger for a job that he was entrusted with to protect our National Park. If the park times are posted, then no contest. A showing of ID simply lets the Ranger post the violation (probably just a verbal warning to heed the times for future), so they can be aware of repeat offenders. As a person who loves camping with my grandkids, i truly appreciate our rangers. In fact, log onto Chesapeake Ranger Station and read the comments people have left...gives you more of a feeling for this park and it’s incumbents. Rangers and Police go through vigorous training and their responses are engrained..even a second of hesitancy, could mean death, not just for them, but innocent bystanders as well. I’m not naive to say we don’t have bad people in all kinds of positions. but, neither am i naive to be “judge and jury” without seeing or hearing all the facts. Being the widow of man who ultimately paid the price for his country and having several family members who SERVE to keep ALL our country safe, i know the uncertainty of seeing that love one come home when they walk out the door to put their lives out there for us. I see “holes” in the story of the man who was arrested. Enlightened1 pointed out several. One thing: I see the video from the man who was arrested. my question: where is the audio part? Did he not submit that for reason? That the ranger had to ask not once, not twice, but THREE times for the man’s license may appear as if the man was being, umm, difficult? He says he was afraid so he then takes his hands from his lap, starts his car, (puts it in gear..i’m assuming you have to do this after it had been off...but maybe the new cars these days don’t require that??), and then drives off. WOW. That doesn’t sound like afraid TO ME...afraid would be to do everything that is asked of me within reason. Showing one’s ID is within reason. no...there’s something more to this story than just what WTKR has reported. And, aren’t journalists supposed to report unbiased...i think the WTKR reporter should reenroll in school as they didn’t learn that fact. Even this Grandma knows to weigh both sides of story...yes, i have experience enough to say this. i have grandchildren. (smile) The above is simply my personal opinion.
whoops! it looks like it wasn’t enlightened1 who’s post i read about agreement to hear both sides, etc...i can’t tell who posted it..gaijin? but, i do apologize to enlightened1 and gaijin? for the error. sincerely.