tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post9029230663858572556..comments2023-10-24T11:05:25.288-04:00Comments on Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events: Going on a "witch hunt" on Halloween. Hey FOP, which witch is the wicked witch?Mark Rauterkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-61240456360011685922007-10-31T20:42:00.000-04:002007-10-31T20:42:00.000-04:00This is a good issue to wrangle about. I do feel s...This is a good issue to wrangle about. I do feel strongly about less government. <BR/><BR/>Police are government. The police can snap away one's liberty at a moments notice. Police need to be kept in check. <BR/><BR/>When the police go bad, it is really, really bad. And, I'm not saying that the police are bad. No way. But, a citizen that gets a threat from a member of the force is in a real pickle. <BR/><BR/>So, I say, error on the side of less government power and decrease the power to the ones who can abuse the powers the most.<BR/><BR/>In no way are we talking about a loss of due process. Being innocent until proven guilty is still valid here. But, being a member of the police force while under serious doubt is not so prudent. <BR/><BR/>Investigations can happen quickly. <BR/><BR/>PFAs can't be given out on a lark. <BR/><BR/>When an officer is accused falsely, the investigation will clear him or her. Life goes on. That won't need to go to court or jury. It would be a matter of days. <BR/><BR/>Sure the city will restore his position. And lost wages need not be lost. Crossing guards don't carry guns. Administrative duties are available. <BR/><BR/>One's credibility is cleared in a blink when a gun and badge are worn. <BR/><BR/>The falsely accused should be able to press a counter suit in private arbitration. But a judge has to dish out the PFA, right.<BR/><BR/>Next up, Dave S. chatter. Watch David's video interview. Just posted. He is not strong on the gun rights for automatic weapons. He and I don't see eye to eye either on the need to carry I.D. <BR/><BR/>But, ... I have no problems with the intent of keeping the police on the streets and out of the endless conversations with Jane Doe and John Doe. <BR/><BR/>I've seen it outside my window. A gal makes an assault. She is grabbed by police. She has no I.D. She is walking away in 25 minutes with a ticket made to someone else because she was less than honest with the police. Nuts! <BR/><BR/>I have no problem with that person, without I.D., going to a holding cell until the ID is produced by a friend. It might take 6 hours. Whatever.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-55561612851248243002007-10-31T19:58:00.000-04:002007-10-31T19:58:00.000-04:00Mark R. For a self described libertarian who shoul...Mark R. <BR/><BR/>For a self described libertarian who should believe in LESS governement, I am surprised you are in favor of additional laws that intrude on individuals rights to liberty, due process, and being innocent until proven guilty.<BR/><BR/>In the same day you also endorse Dave S. for council who proposes taking away gun rights, and mandating that each citizen carry the equivalent to "traveling papers".<BR/><BR/>What happens when an officer is accused falsely? and is then cleared by a court of law or a jury of his or her peers? <BR/><BR/>Does that mean the city will restore his position and make him whole for his lost wages?<BR/><BR/>Not to mention- correct the injustice that was done to his credibility before being falsely accused?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com