Re: Idiot Law?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertrat1979</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok, I'll play.
YOU CONTRADICTING YOURSELF: "their function is not to protect us, it is to "enforce the law" and strictly that"
THE CONTRADICTION: With several laws, when enforced, can or will, protect individuals, either directly or indirectly.
(SECRET: They really are not there as a form of tyrannical government control hell bent on world domination, but shhhhhh, dont tell anyone, dont want that getting around)
Example: Presence and enforcement of speed limits can prevent a motorist from causing an accident that could injure/kill themselves and/or other motorists and/or pedestrians, and prevent property damage.
If you want more examples, we can take it to a PM, there is an endless supply.
I have no idea what your point is as to the "decisions" the supreme court made. In fact, it appears like its a smoke n mirrors answer to a mindset that I think every cop has, or should have. Sit back, pull your head from the clouds and answer this question. Would YOU prefer a cop is responding to a bunch of retards playing a practical joke, when there is a REAL crime happening? How would you feel if you or a family member was being victimized, and a large number of cops are tied up dealing with these douche bags?
Do you really think a SCOTUS ruling makes a cop feel better or relieved knowing that the are not responsible (legally) for preventing a crime on a person? Really? The fact is, when you now have to REACT to a crime committed, when there could have been a chance, likely or not, that you (the officer), could have prevented it, tends to strike a nerve, especially if you had to respond to a bullshit call of assholes playing a prank. Perhaps if you put some thought into what the cops could be doing, in lieu of dealing with these clowns, a SCOTUS decision about responsibility will seem a lot less relevant.
Now, if it still isn't making sense, then I think you should refrain from commenting on what you THINK a cops job is, and get a better understanding what it REALLY is and how it works. Perhaps look up the statutes and codes in your neck of the woods and see that they are most likely preventive in nature, and like most laws, when enforced, provides protection.
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OK, I'll say again, READ THE JUDGMENT
Women were repeatedly raped while police WILLFULLY IGNORED REPEATED CALLS BY THE VICTIMS and were found to have acted correctly. I don't care how you "feel" about something if I am a victim and the only consequences for your inaction are that you "feel bad" There is no contradiction here, any protective role you are assuming is a byproduct of the role of enforcing the law from a LEGAL STANDPOINT. I am not talking about the actions of officers in terms of how their work impacts a community, I am saying that you are LEGALLY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, as was determined by SCOTUS. Also, don't presume to tell me what I can or can't comment on, that is the beauty of America, and part of the reason I went to law school!
ETA: Reading your post I think my whole point flew completely over your head, did you not realize what I wrote the first time was in response to one of your fellows (MintyCock) who wrote that he hoped the other posters wife and daughters would be raped? Examine what I actually wrote in response to before you jump in with this junk about a water bottle, I could care less about your guys discussion of a water bottle, what I care about is someone implying that if you don't support their way of thinking, then your family deserves rape. Slapchop was also writing he hopes our kids play in shit and piss, does this seem to be conduct becoming of an officer of the court? Do you guys think this crap makes you look professional? Saying stupidity like that makes those who said it or support it a disgrace to ALL who wear the uniform, no one should wish rape or harm to ones children to anyone, LEAST OF ALL someone who is given greater responsibility than the average joe. Re-read what I wrote and what it was in response to and come down off that high horse.