Posted on 04/25/2002 1:52:14 PM PDT by Just another Joe
Wish I could have been with you for a few reasons: I enjoy gun shows, I enjoy Las Vegas and finally, I would have enjoyed speaking to the second in command of the BATF. The first question I would have asked is why he speaks so cavalierly about the infringement on innocent citizens' rights by executing a search warrant at the wrong address. Secondly, I would ask if he had any supervisory authority over the case and when he first demanded an immediate investigation of the policies of the DC police regarding their methods used to secure a warrant. Even if he was not a supervisor, he should have reported the incident immediately to his superior officer, demanding that the incident be investigated fully.
If he got no satisfaction from his supervisor, he should have taken his complaint to the US Attorney (or highest legal authority) for the District of Columbia for investigation.
In any event, I've seen my share of members of law enforcement agencies who believe treating such serious problems with a glib attitude somehow makes them appear macho.
If he knew of the abuse and pathetic police work taking place in DC, he was compelled to do something about it. Apparently he did not and, IMHO doesn't deserve to wear a badge because he certainly has violated his oath of office.
I suspect DC has thousands of sworn officers, my agency had over 400 (which makes absolutely no difference at all) and professionalism and adherence to the law and ensuring that the rights of all citizens were respected and protected was a mandated expectation that was enforced more through instilled professionalism and peer pressure than disciplinary action.
We had a name for those sworn personnel who refused to live up to the expectation noted above............we called them former members of our department.
End of rant.
EODGUY
Gorcyca cited drug conspiracy cases as those where witnesses are frequently in danger unless their identity is kept private during the investigation.
"Two new laws, which took effect Monday as part of anti-terror efforts, also shield from public scrutiny the reasons for police searches."
Later when the details come out, we don't hear one word about terrorism:
"Gorcyca cited drug conspiracy cases as those where witnesses are frequently in danger unless their identity is kept private during the investigation."
So incredibly predictable. But hey, what better way to elevate a pre-existing agenda than to throw it on top of a pile of dead bodies?
Hey smart guy read this:
The House portion of the bill passed unanimously and the Senate version passed 27-8. The chief sponsor of the bill in the state senate was Shirley Johnson (R-Royal Oak) while Bill Bullard (R-Highland Township) was a cosponsor. In the state House, Nancy Cassis (R-Novi) was among 20 sponsors.
Geee . . . I wonder what the R's stand for?
This sign up count isn't growing fast or large in my humble opinon. C'mon people, pass this link around. This needs to be HUGE!
Mark
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