The Police Thread
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Now we celebrate murderers and condemn people who bring them to justice?? People are definitely fucked.
Depends what they look like, and who they murder...
"Hero":
"Justice has been served":
William “Marc” Wilson, who was recently convicted of involuntary manslaughter for a shooting that he says was in self-defense against a racist attack on a Georgia highway, was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison – the most time allowed under state law. His family and lawyers say the case reveals a racial double standard for “stand your ground” laws.
"Hero":
"Justice has been served":
William “Marc” Wilson, who was recently convicted of involuntary manslaughter for a shooting that he says was in self-defense against a racist attack on a Georgia highway, was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison – the most time allowed under state law. His family and lawyers say the case reveals a racial double standard for “stand your ground” laws.
Holy moly. Has this been talked about yet? This chick was on her way to maybe killing a ton of people. Well done by the cop.
Damn.
abcnews.go.com
Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot car; deputy fired
A sheriff's deputy has been fired after leaving a police dog in a hot car, which ultimately led to the canine's death, officials said.
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The same thing happened a month ago in northern Maine, perhaps Bangor. The police car was supposed to be running with the A/C on, but it stopped. It was just too depressing to post about.Damn.
Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot car; deputy fired
A sheriff's deputy has been fired after leaving a police dog in a hot car, which ultimately led to the canine's death, officials said.
The state of California, by Assembly Bill 797 and Assembly Bill 2717, provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for anyone damaging a vehicle (such as by breaking a window) to rescue a child or pet who is in imminent danger (such as from excessive heat). In Georgia, citizens can break into a car to rescue a child but not an animal. If an animal is in danger, only law enforcement officers can break into a car.
Louisiana has approximately 3,900,000 licensed drivers. Aaron, what do you think of this new state law that took effect August 1? "Driving even one mile under the speed limit in the left lane could result in being pulled over unless actively passing. Fines start at $150, with repeat violations potentially costing up to $350 or resulting in jail time." When police officers stop a driver, they often ask, "How fast do you think you were going?" In Louisiana, now they will ask, "How slow do you think you were going?"
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Here are the new Louisiana laws that went into effect today
Louisiana drivers will see new laws starting today, affecting phone use, left lane driving, window tinting, and insurance requirements.
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Yes, however, not sure if it will help. You get the jerks doing 65 or 66, and thinking "I have a right to be here, because I'm doing the speed limit". No you don't, asshole. It's the passing lane for a reason.
I've been finding lately that on the highways, I'm stuck between people doing 60 - 65 in the center lane, and cars going 80 and above in the left lane. I just want to cruise at 75, but I can't.
The concept of being pulled over for following the rule is just funny.
THIS all the time. Even back in the mid 90s when I drove a vending route, it was this every damn morning on route 3 south after Nashua in Massachusetts where it drops to two lanes. ARG!
It's actually not following the rule. By law in most states, the left lane is the passing lane. It's not a travel lane. And I also think that the law allows for cars to exceed the speed limit while passing. That's why states can pass a law, saying that sitting in the left lane below the speed limit is not allowed. Because you're supposed to be passing someone, then moving over.
Yeah I do understand that. I've just always found it funny that it's the LIMIT.... but not really.
I do know what you mean. Like the limit should be a number that's just not reasonable to exceed. But just like that 9/10th of a cent for a gallon of gas, the speed limit will always be a joke.
On most of the back roads in Vermont, I can't actually achieve the speed limit (usually 45 or 50), because I'm not familiar enough with all the bends and rises and drops. It's the only state where the locals are on my ass to speed-up.
When I drove the vending route, there was a long stretch somewhere in Massachusetts (I think it was northeast of Worcester?) that I HAD to go 5-10 under the limit or I'd end up in the woods. What a miserable set of roads!
In California, where we have trillions of automobiles, drivers can drive in the left lane of any freeway or highway unless there are signs saying "KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS." Today I learned that we have a law similar to the new one in Louisiana. Section 21654 of the California Vehicle Code states,“If a vehicle is being driven at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction, and is not being driven in the right-hand lane for traffic, it shall constitute prima facie evidence that the driver is operating the vehicle in violation.”
This is a pretty cool way to get away from the cops: