You really gotta give it to our legal system.....

[HardJedi]

First off, I live in Kansas City, Missouri. ( for those who could not figure out what KMCO meant )

Second, is it any WONDER that our country is falling apart? There's this GREAT big initiative around here to make people wear seatbelts. Yet a man who has stabbed a FEDERAL WITNESS ( attempted murder) has 4 SEPERATE restraining orders against him, a case pending for property damage against him, has broken into his soon to be ex wifes house TWICE and hit and choked her who's own SISTER has pressed assault charges against , has spent a total of about 2 hours in jail so far.

WTF???????

This guy stabbed a man in the chest TWICE. ( the federal witness) and FOUR MONTHS LATER, he was finally picked up for it. It's not like he ran or anything, or hid. No, the police knew where he was. Where he lived and worked. He and some friends jumped another man and broke his arm so badly that the arm still hasn't healed 8 months later and all the rest, and he is STILL wandering around free?

is it any WONDER I decided not to pursue a career in law enforcement? what's point? at least here anyway. His BAIL upon being picked up by the FBI, was set at $10000.00 ( a lousy $1000.00 if youuse a bondsman) and he was free to go, and upon release, he proceeded to flatten the tires of his soon to be ex-wife and throw a brik at her sisters car, damaging the vehicle.

Why , oh WHY do we let people like this continue to roamthe streets?

[HardJedi]

OH! and by the way, my girlfriend is the sister of the soon to be ex wife involved in all of this, and they share a house, so it's kinda personal to me, ya know?

[troop901]

I know what ya mean, but dont blame law enforcement, we can only do what the law allows, it sucks but overall it is for the good of the people as a whole. There are many times when I just want to yank someone out of their car and give em a good ol attitude adjustment, but I cant. I dont agree with alot of the laws and its frustrating but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. But remember, we have to follow what the court say's, if we dont, then they walk away and yes, as you stated, they still walk away too much and yes, we do get tired of arresting the same people only to have them released before our shift ends. There has been a couple times when I had to look the other way as citizens did their civic duty to one of our previous offenders, didnt bother me, justice served in my view.

[Toby M]

HardJedi, I have to go with Troop on this one. As a retired law enforcement officer, I couldn't tell you the amount of times my fellow officers cringed and swore at the judges/courts (myslef included) for releasing violent criminals into society. Every law enforcement officer I know would give his/her right arm to have the kind of freedom required to put this scum away for good! Wife beaters, child molesters, rapists and murderers put one over on the courts every single day of the year. My heart goes out to you and your family. Best of luck!

[HardJedi]

Oh, I never said Law enforcement officers were the problem. Far from it. My mother was a street cop for 20 years. and one of my cousins is cheif of police for VEGAS! (ok, well, he's retired now) SO I guess WAS cheif of police for Vegas is better? LOL

What i am complaining about is a legal system that protects NO ONE for fear of "violating" someone civil rights. well, what the hell about OUR rights to sleep a whole night through in peace? Or my girlfriend and her sisters right to not HAVE to screen all phone calls? or the right to not have to fear every knock at the door? ect ect ect?

[greybeard]

or the right to not have to fear every knock at the door? ect ect ect?

Arm your family adequately with something that will go thru a door, and they'll fear nothing that comes to their door.

[HardJedi]

Yeah greybeard?
well, I have given them access to my own private arsenal, but try convinving two 5'2" 25 year old girls with a 3 year old kid in the house that they should arm themselves. Just doesn't work, and both are even afraid to let me take em to a firing range to TEACH em to shoot. If it was up to me, and I wouldn't get into trouble, I'd end the guy myself. but the point is, I shouldn't HAVE to, ya know?

i have bought them both stun guns, and a peper spray can designed for use on bears ( bout the size of a fire extenguisher) but still..

[HardJedi]

well, got court this week for this scumbag, on two different day's. wish us luck!

[yellowwing]

Here in Canada we have Dangerous Offender warnings. When they release a child molester, they put out news bullitens on where he will be residing. I'm thinking if you have to post a Dangerous Offender warning, why are they letting them out in the first place!

[cjwright90]

First off, I live in Kansas City, Missouri. ( for those who could not figure out what KMCO meant )

Jedi, I am glad you put that in ther for everyone. It took me quite a few whiles to figure that out.

Here in Canada we have Dangerous Offender warnings. When they release a child molester, they put out news bullitens on where he will be residing. I'm thinking if you have to post a Dangerous Offender warning, why are they letting them out in the first place!

Yellowwing, they have to register as sex offenders here, too. But I agree, why let them out. Jedi, Sorry about your girlfriend. I hope she lets you help her out.

[fulmetaljackass]

What i am complaining about is a legal system that protects NO ONE for fear of "violating" someone civil rights. well, what the hell about OUR rights to sleep a whole night through in peace? Or my girlfriend and her sisters right to not HAVE to screen all phone calls? or the right to not have to fear every knock at the door? ect ect ect? [/B]

I could not agree more

[HardJedi]

ya know, in a way, at least there is DEVINE justice of a sort. Haven't had as many problems lately. probably won't for awhile either. The cousin of the trouble maker( and a guy who put him up to alot of stuff, and helped with a few unsavory things) was killed on friday by electrocution. ( an accident) ahh, sometimes it's almost enough to make me believe in god.

[hrscowboy]

was that the dude on channel 4 news hardjedi i think i saw that??

[HardJedi]

yep.

[Sparrowhawk]

Posted on Fri, Jul. 23, 2004





Olathe city employee killed in work accident


An Olathe city employee was electrocuted this morning while working on street lights.

Preliminary reports indicate a crew of city employees was installing new light poles on Santa Fe Street near Indian Wells when the accident happened about 11:30 a.m. Authorities believe the crew lost control of a pole and it struck a high voltage power line, injuring the man, said Olathe Fire Department Spokesman Mike Hall. No other injuries were reported.

The man, who was not immediately identified, was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

—Dawn Bormann/The Star