From reading some of the local message boards, after all the emotional knee-jerk drama calmed down, a whole lot of locals think Massey was the main problem. Copper needs to find a different profession or get some serious refresher training, Massey needs a clue on life.
That’s sad... My reaction has been just the opposite. The FIRST time I watched, I dis-liked Massey, and saw him as the main culprit.
But, the more times I’ve watched it, listened to what Massey was saying, and read the laws in Utah... I have become MORE disgusted with Gardner. He was REALLY sloppy, lazy, and arrogant in his behavior.
It didn’t have to be like this... I just don’t think drivers should be arrested because they TRY To have a conversation with a guy giving them a ticket. It really was a VERY short discussion... Gardner got interupted twice, then just said... “Okay... and, made up his mind”. I’m taking this punk to jail.
In these situations.. The cop has ALL the power. ALL the authority. The ticket WILL get issued, whether the driver likes it or not. Unless the driver becomes threatening in some way, I don’t think they should be arrested.
What Gardner should have done is, say.. ‘Shut the hell up.. take this ticket... See you in court.”