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That's a sad, sad story, kawickrice. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your buddy.
So what are the odds the cops or the INS will catch up to that scumbag perp ?? Slim ?? None ??
Why would ANY judge be stupid enough to release someone like that in the first place ??? Dumb, dumb, dumb...(shakes his head)....

I second that...very sad indeed.

Rest in Peace,David Winters.

yeah that sucks bigtime!

ride your bike too fast, go to the market and steal a loaf of bread,fail to signal for a turn,try to intervene in a street fight,and see how you get treated by the law enforcment community.
My good friend just got back from his third tour(twice afgan,once iraq,) and he gets let go every time without a warning,in fact they say thank you,granted he served his country above what should be asked,(war sucks).
yet can all citizens be equal?is that not what we preach.
I got a300.00 ticket from a local cop that sees my truck every day on an in town work day ,loaded with supplies in town ,on a back street 3-way stop,for not stopping for a full second before going.
Makes me mad now again to think about it.No warning ,no thank you for building the local economy,no thanks for paying taxes,just a ticket to generate revenue off my labors..
these guys can be cool as hell some of the time ,for sure.
But when they are bad the private sector should get to be judge and jury...see how they like it....blah...peace

Poor kid. I feel bad for his family. One question though.....any you guys ever driven a car loaded ?

I think the point of this thread is not whether most all have commited offenses, but that some seem to get away with it because of their connections or because of some lax judges. I did my share, but never got arrested (lax officers) and was lucky enough not to hurt someone else. That's one of the main reasons I "keep coming back" (Bill W. lingo).

KZErider wrote:

I think the point of this thread is not whether most all have commited offenses, but that some seem to get away with it because of their connections or because of some lax judges. I did my share, but never got arrested (lax officers) and was lucky enough not to hurt someone else. That's one of the main reasons I "keep coming back" (Bill W. lingo).

ditto friend of mine too

KZErider wrote:

I think the point of this thread is not whether most all have commited offenses, but that some seem to get away with it because of their connections or because of some lax judges. I did my share, but never got arrested (lax officers) and was lucky enough not to hurt someone else. That's one of the main reasons I "keep coming back" (Bill W. lingo).

Exactly the answer I expected. Since you "got away" with it thats ok. Nevermind the guy was a cop.....and I agree he shouls get the exact punishment. However, it's funny to see the hatred for others doing wrong and the ease of excusing oneself.

I didn't "get away" with anything. I'm still paying for it.

Hey everyone, I'm a former Texas police officer of 15yrs. I got out of that profession because I just couldn't stand being around egotistical backstabbers who's sole purpose in life is to wreck someone elses. The only way to get promoted in that field is to be a suck ass, and I say that with all sincerity. So I decided to take up my second childhood dream of truck driving. A couple of years ago I was in a very volatile relationship with a bi-polar witch. When the shit finally hit the fan and I finally fought back, I was the one charged with aggravated assault. No, I didn't hit her, but I ran my truck into her broom (truck). Anyone who has spent any time with a bi-polar who refuses to take medication can feel for me on this one. Anyway, I went to jail and they set my bond at 30,000. Then when the district attorney found out I was a former cop, he had the judge raise it to 50,000. There was a guy there that molested a 4 yr old boy and his bond was set at 20,000...no shit! Maybe I should have stayed a cop and I would have went home that night...hahaha. I live in Texas, but I think I speak for any state that we have a f**ked up system. This has been my two cents, and yes I own 3 kz's. My prayers also go out to that 21yr old kid's family.

if it was not for good people becoming police officers and trying to help folks, i would have been in deep....deep... trouble a couple of times....i was given a chance and i put it to good use...so i try and remember those times when i get to deal with the other kinds of police......
the other night at our local open air market ..some young cop was really giving this poor homeless guy the screws...i stood so he could see he was being seen by public while he laid into this guy ....then walked over and gave the man our doggie bag of some killer seafood pasta.....he said thanks ,and god bless you ,and the cop rode off on his mountain bike......who knows maybe it helps maybe not...peace

God forgive me but everytime I turn around I see or hear something about Police officers acting just as badly as the people they go after and all they get is a slap on the wrist. They beat the H@!! out of someone they pull over but get away w/stuff like this on a regular basis. It makes me ill. I went railroading w/my Dad 3wks ago & followed 2 State trooper MC cops for over 5mi. They must've done at least 5 traffic infractions covered in the state course I took in that distance.