Posted on 10/07/2007 10:23:40 AM PDT by janetjanet998
Edited on 10/07/2007 10:34:41 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
It really does seem odd how tightly they have zipped this story- that press conf was uninformative.
The worst thing about it is it makes a fertile ground for rumors to start and take hold.
McCartney's greatest lyrical achievement.
I was astounded to discover that English is actually his first language.
“They must have got busted for breaking the law and from then on they hate cops!”
Wrong
“Some of these folks should ride along with a cop for one night to see what they go through.”
The only kind of ride along program the local department has is the involuntary kind with handcuffs. I wonder what they have to hide?
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Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Most of us don’t bite.
It would be refreshing to see the national and local media actually go out and -get- the story without just regurgitating AP or the “official” press release.
Particularly offensive was WTMJ radio here dropping the top of the hour newscast to devote more time to all day football coverage.
I first heard about Crandon via phone from Mom in Florida despite having the TV and radio on all morning and afternoon.
I’m not a big sports fan and am always leery of a big news story or a severe weather event occurring during a “big” sporting event.
Stations like WTMJ here and WGN in Chicago seem to send everybody but the sports guys home, especially on a Sunday.
Face it, our state's old time Socialists would consider today's Donks to be extreme.
“Of course by now you know your slap at police in general is completely wrong.”
Sure is. Very unusual for the cops to shoot one of their own though. Don’t you agree?
Too many people preaching practices
Don't let them tell you what you want to be
Too many people holding back, this is
Crazy
And baby
It's not like me
Oh most dont bite huh? Yes I have had to look up a few different abbreviations. I have been online since 97 but still ya’ll use some things I am not used to. It is really awesome to be able to discuss situations intelligently (for the most part) with people on the boards.
I am very upset with the lack of information the police have let out. It took 13 and 1/2 hrs for the police to notify at least one family I know for a fact. The family called every 30 mins until 10 to 5pm when they were finally notified and the shooting happend at 3am.
That is beyond ridiculous. There is definitely something going on that they are trying to cover up. Who knows if we will ever find out what it is, but I have no doubt at all that there is something.
Standard cop shooting, spray and pray. Why the sheriff and police chief ever lets this pos have a gun and badge needs to be answered. They have an obligation to hire "mature" proven personal. Not some snot nose kid that cannot even own the fire arm legally without a waver.
Kind of hard to tell when something is passed by voice vote. A convenience that should be denied our public masters.
It's easy. I just read the paranoid schizo posts and it provides me with enough laughter to last the day.
Niether do I, and I live in Texas. Other than at the gun range that is.
However the son of friend was beaten to death with a baseball bat.
Sure, cause it's very unusual for one of them to go this badly rogue.
Not true. Cannot *purchase* under 21, but can posses. And that only applies to handguns. It's 18 for long guns. AFAIK, they have not yet said what sort of weapon the killer used.
Again, my condolences to you & all in your small community.
From the update this AM, it sounds like 'state' investigators were in charge very early on.
Added to this tragedy is a cop killing another cop, which I'm sure slows the whole process.
Keep us informed with your local updates.
I nibble...
No they haven't. But a series of a half dozen shots, a pause, and a half dozen more sounds like a standard issue revolver, reloaded with speed loads.
I LOVE that album!
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