I thought that Frosty was supposed to be a nice and loving sole. However this past week if you were in Charleston Maryland, you would have truly seen a funny sight. Police placed Frosty the snow man for assaulting a police K-9 while the dog and his handler were in the parade. The male subject states that he may have "faked" a kick but he did never strike the dog. He also stated that he wants to do the Snowman gig again because he likes the job.
This is hilarious. Why would you even attempt to kick a dog especially a police dog. Even if it was just a dog, you attempt to kick it, it is going to bite. He is lucky that all he was was arrested and not bit. NOTE TO THIS GUY, think before you act, especially when you are dressed as a friendly snowman.
Read this story and tell me what you think.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
You think your job is tough, try doing this....
Imagine having to make the toughest choice in the whole world, weather to take someones life or not. Well police in Atlanta had to make that decision this past week. Officers responded to a call reference an 8 year old boy being thrown out of a residential window. When officers arrived on scene they were informed that the mother of the 8 year old was inside stabbing the boys sister. When officers entered the residence, the witnessed the women sitting in a chair repeatedly stabbing her daughter. Officers instructed her to stop stabbing her daughter, and when she refused, the officers made the decision to open fire. Both the daughter and the women were announced dead at the scene. Between 10 and 16 shots were fired in the incident. The son was said to be in stable condition.
Officers around the world have to respond to call where they have to make tough decisions all the time. The officers in this incident and in my opinion made the correct call by using lethal force. They gave her repeated chances to stop harming her daughter but she refused. If she had stopped stabbing her daughter and had started to go after the fire responders there could have been more death and pain. These officers had to make the decision to end someones life in a split second. That decision is not an easy one, nor is it a light one. After an officer makes the decision to use lethal force, they spend many a moment reviewing that second to see what could have happened instead. I commend these officers on doing their jobs to the fullest extent.
This is the type of call that no officer wants to get. Not only did the mother throw the son out the window but she was also causing deadly harm to her other daughter. These officers and medical personnel that responded to this call take put their life out in harms way to help someone in their darkest time. I challenge you next time you see an officer walking, thank them for their service. I know that most officers have negative contacts with the public through traffic stops and such, but you must remember; they are just doing their jobs.
Officers around the world have to respond to call where they have to make tough decisions all the time. The officers in this incident and in my opinion made the correct call by using lethal force. They gave her repeated chances to stop harming her daughter but she refused. If she had stopped stabbing her daughter and had started to go after the fire responders there could have been more death and pain. These officers had to make the decision to end someones life in a split second. That decision is not an easy one, nor is it a light one. After an officer makes the decision to use lethal force, they spend many a moment reviewing that second to see what could have happened instead. I commend these officers on doing their jobs to the fullest extent.
This is the type of call that no officer wants to get. Not only did the mother throw the son out the window but she was also causing deadly harm to her other daughter. These officers and medical personnel that responded to this call take put their life out in harms way to help someone in their darkest time. I challenge you next time you see an officer walking, thank them for their service. I know that most officers have negative contacts with the public through traffic stops and such, but you must remember; they are just doing their jobs.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Call or Text, which do you prefer.
In Utah, they are now making plans for a new system to update the current 911 system. This new system would enable people needing help to text or send photos and media to 911 dispatchers in the Utah area. According to the article about 29 percent of households now use cellphones as a home phone and that about 75 percent of all 911 calls come from cellular phones. The technology that was created for 911 was made in the 1970's and has been getting upgrades but it is still difficult to get locations from cell phones. With this new upgrade you will be able to text 911 dispatchers information quietly and discreetly. They also say that you should be able to send pictures and videos to dispatchers through this system.
I think that this is a good idea. If you are able to text 911 while an intruder is inside you home you will be able to stay hidden alot longer. I think that the thought process is it will be like an instant message session with a dispatcher. They will be able to read the text (as it is sometimes hard to understand callers), and will be able to get information out. They may also be able to forward the messages to the responding officers. Imagine if you were the victim of an assault that had just happened. Not only would you be able to talk to the dispatchers but you could sent the a photo of the suspect, you injuries, the vehicle and any weapons that could have been used. You could also take photos of vehicles that you call in and send them to the dispatcher also.
This may create more work for the dispatcher but in the long run it may be easier to get the information needed quicker and without the risk of injuries to the caller. Like I say I do hope that something like this could go into effect. Read the article and let me know that you think.
I think that this is a good idea. If you are able to text 911 while an intruder is inside you home you will be able to stay hidden alot longer. I think that the thought process is it will be like an instant message session with a dispatcher. They will be able to read the text (as it is sometimes hard to understand callers), and will be able to get information out. They may also be able to forward the messages to the responding officers. Imagine if you were the victim of an assault that had just happened. Not only would you be able to talk to the dispatchers but you could sent the a photo of the suspect, you injuries, the vehicle and any weapons that could have been used. You could also take photos of vehicles that you call in and send them to the dispatcher also.
This may create more work for the dispatcher but in the long run it may be easier to get the information needed quicker and without the risk of injuries to the caller. Like I say I do hope that something like this could go into effect. Read the article and let me know that you think.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Grandson charged in death of gradma
I saw this following story in link on facebook for an online police magazine that I sometimes read. Both the story and my opinion have some graphic parts to it so be WARNED
A Chicago IL teen was arrested and charged as an adult in the killing of his grandmother who was an off duty police officer. Apparently the grandma walked in and found him skipping school and that is what lead to the beating of her with a lamp and then stabbing with a kitchen knife. The grandma had taken the teen in from his drug addicted mother to live with her. Even when he kept running away she would go get him. While searching the area the Police found her body in a sewer trap behind the house.
This is just despicable! How can someone due something so bad period. Add it to the fact that it was over truancy from school and it just amazes me. I hope that the prosecutor goes for the highest sentence. The police union was trying to get her badge to be reinstated for the funeral so that she could have a full police funeral. I hope that they do so. I cannot imagine what was going through his mind at the time or after the time. This is why we don't give great responsibility younger teenagers, they do not have the thought process down. I hope he gets the bejezers scared out of him in jail. Just a good scaring to get him to relieze that he goofed up royally.
Read the story and let me know what you think.
A Chicago IL teen was arrested and charged as an adult in the killing of his grandmother who was an off duty police officer. Apparently the grandma walked in and found him skipping school and that is what lead to the beating of her with a lamp and then stabbing with a kitchen knife. The grandma had taken the teen in from his drug addicted mother to live with her. Even when he kept running away she would go get him. While searching the area the Police found her body in a sewer trap behind the house.
This is just despicable! How can someone due something so bad period. Add it to the fact that it was over truancy from school and it just amazes me. I hope that the prosecutor goes for the highest sentence. The police union was trying to get her badge to be reinstated for the funeral so that she could have a full police funeral. I hope that they do so. I cannot imagine what was going through his mind at the time or after the time. This is why we don't give great responsibility younger teenagers, they do not have the thought process down. I hope he gets the bejezers scared out of him in jail. Just a good scaring to get him to relieze that he goofed up royally.
Read the story and let me know what you think.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
That is one Bad, bad teacher!
As a teacher you are expected to teach with kindness and patients. Well if that is the case this guy needs to have his license revoked and needs to look for a new job. A high school "special needs" teacher was recently caught on tape doing something very naughty! This teacher was not being patient, nor was he being nice, he was bulling a student who did not want to be called special. Upon telling his parents and staff of the bulling and not being believed he recorded the interaction between himself and the teacher with his cell phone and showed it to his parents. The teacher is on PAID administrative leave pending findings from a Board of Education investigation. The video if you want to watch it is on youtube. Not only was the teacher being rude he was cussing at the student.
I find what this teacher (if he should be called that) did revolting. Not just because he did it to a "special" kid. If he would have done it to any student K-12 or higher education in our part of the country he would be answering to some very tough questions and likely would loose his job. If he does loose his job, I do not see how any school could hire him after seeing this video. I understand that the guy may have had a bad day, but he shouldn't have taken it out on the teen. I think that when this video was shown to the faculty the teacher should have been suspended and the teen and his class mates interviewed. That administrative leave is a nice way of saying a vacation(just my opinion).
I will be looking forward to seeing the outcome of this incident. Watch the video on the youtube link above and read the story then tell me what you think should happen.
I find what this teacher (if he should be called that) did revolting. Not just because he did it to a "special" kid. If he would have done it to any student K-12 or higher education in our part of the country he would be answering to some very tough questions and likely would loose his job. If he does loose his job, I do not see how any school could hire him after seeing this video. I understand that the guy may have had a bad day, but he shouldn't have taken it out on the teen. I think that when this video was shown to the faculty the teacher should have been suspended and the teen and his class mates interviewed. That administrative leave is a nice way of saying a vacation(just my opinion).
I will be looking forward to seeing the outcome of this incident. Watch the video on the youtube link above and read the story then tell me what you think should happen.
Excessive use of force, or the right amount for the job.
As many of you know, the "occupy" movement around the nation has been making headlines for the past few months. This week the headline was that of an 84 year old protester along with others, who got hit with a blast of pepper spray at a rally and march in Seattle, Washington. So was this excessive use of force, or did the officers make the correct call. I think that the officers acted within their rights. As it was "rush hour" and the protesters were effectively blocking a key intersection. The officers acted in order to maintain control after they gave several verbal warning to move. I believe if the officer did not do so, the traffic could have been congested so bad the drivers and protesters would have gotten into a physical disturbance.
The officers diverted a possibly serious dangerous situation with just a little pain. That is why that compound was created. The face that an 84 year old was caught in the middle of it should not make a difference. The fact is she was there when they set off the pepper spay. I am sorry if some of you find that "uncaring" or "inhuman" but the fact of the matter is she was is the wrong place at the wrong time. I feel that the movement is using this story and spinning it to where they make the officers out to be the bad guys. I am all for free speech but when you infringe on the rights of others you have gone to far. When you are blocking people from going somewhere you are infringing on someone else rights. Had the protesters gotten out of the roadway this incident may have been avoided.
I am writing this with just the knowledge of what the story says and my opinion. No one yet knows of all the circumstances surrounding that pepper spaying incident. As always this is just my opinion.
The officers diverted a possibly serious dangerous situation with just a little pain. That is why that compound was created. The face that an 84 year old was caught in the middle of it should not make a difference. The fact is she was there when they set off the pepper spay. I am sorry if some of you find that "uncaring" or "inhuman" but the fact of the matter is she was is the wrong place at the wrong time. I feel that the movement is using this story and spinning it to where they make the officers out to be the bad guys. I am all for free speech but when you infringe on the rights of others you have gone to far. When you are blocking people from going somewhere you are infringing on someone else rights. Had the protesters gotten out of the roadway this incident may have been avoided.
I am writing this with just the knowledge of what the story says and my opinion. No one yet knows of all the circumstances surrounding that pepper spaying incident. As always this is just my opinion.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thanksgiving...what's that?
Just a heads up, this is my rant for the week :)
As we all know Christmas is easily taking over the months of November and December. Used to it would be only December that you would hear of Christmas sales, lights, and movies on TV. Now starting on November 21, ABC Family is starting their 25 Days of Christmas (before Thanksgiving). Walmart and other stores are starting black Friday early... on Thursday, and the holiday is quickly being consumed by the need to sell and promote Christmas. What happened to the days when Christmas was about being with family, not about buying so much your living room can't take the weight. Thanksgiving is a massive holiday in our nations history and no one seams to remember that. As we approach this holiday season remember what it is about, not what or when you need to buy. The holidays are about family not products. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!
As we all know Christmas is easily taking over the months of November and December. Used to it would be only December that you would hear of Christmas sales, lights, and movies on TV. Now starting on November 21, ABC Family is starting their 25 Days of Christmas (before Thanksgiving). Walmart and other stores are starting black Friday early... on Thursday, and the holiday is quickly being consumed by the need to sell and promote Christmas. What happened to the days when Christmas was about being with family, not about buying so much your living room can't take the weight. Thanksgiving is a massive holiday in our nations history and no one seams to remember that. As we approach this holiday season remember what it is about, not what or when you need to buy. The holidays are about family not products. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!
Protesters beat at their own game?
In South Carolina this past week, members of the "Occupy Charleston" tried to inturupt a speech being made by Presidential hopeful Bachmann. Instead they got shouted down by supporters of Bachmann chanting USA and SIT DOWN. While the protesters had a whole speech rehearsed you could barley hear over the people who had attended the speech to actually hear the speech. While Bachmann did leave the stage for a short while, when she returned after the protesters left she said " Don't you love the First Amendment?"
I find this funny as the protesters thought that they would be able to stop her from speaking, but instead was out shouted and forced to leave. I think that this proves that the protesters around the nation are starting to push their luck and are getting on peoples nerves. While this was a demonstration of the use of the first amendment I find that this act was just plain rude and was made in bad character. If you want to make a point, speak your mind in a civilized fashion, not by using numbers and the "mob mentality." You are just making yourself look bad, and causing negative effects for your cause. This is another think before you act type of offense.
I react because I think that the people who are "occupying" places are using the first amendment to hid behind while they just riot. While thankfully things have not become that violent, I think that the way things are going citizens may start getting angry and take vigilantly stances. I also do not understand at all how this quote protest made any sense at all. Read the article, watch the video, and read what the protesters are yelling. Tell me what you think.
As always this is just my opinion.
I find this funny as the protesters thought that they would be able to stop her from speaking, but instead was out shouted and forced to leave. I think that this proves that the protesters around the nation are starting to push their luck and are getting on peoples nerves. While this was a demonstration of the use of the first amendment I find that this act was just plain rude and was made in bad character. If you want to make a point, speak your mind in a civilized fashion, not by using numbers and the "mob mentality." You are just making yourself look bad, and causing negative effects for your cause. This is another think before you act type of offense.
I react because I think that the people who are "occupying" places are using the first amendment to hid behind while they just riot. While thankfully things have not become that violent, I think that the way things are going citizens may start getting angry and take vigilantly stances. I also do not understand at all how this quote protest made any sense at all. Read the article, watch the video, and read what the protesters are yelling. Tell me what you think.
As always this is just my opinion.
Northern Lights this far south?
Have you ever seen the "northern lights" this far south? According to some scientist you may be able to see them tonight, less than three weeks since the sightings in Arkansas and Mississippi. The cause of this phenomenon is when the sun flares up sending rays of energy the head full force to the earth and other planets. When the energy hits the atmosphere it gets transformed into a beautiful sight. This happens in the polar regions all the time but it has happened twice in the past three weeks has in the Continental U.S. According to yahoo, if you live in the Northern part of the US of Canada, you should be able to see it tonight.
This is just plain amazing. Not only does the atmosphere protect the o2 level, it also protects the earth from massive amounts of radiation from the sun transforming it into a beautiful light show. To me this is just awesome! I have never been able to see these lights and would love to. Two weeks ago you could see them in parts of Arkansas and Mississippi and some said you could see it in our area too. As I don't get to watch the news very often (part of working the late night shift) I did not hear that we would be able to see it. The story did not say how far south you would be able to see them or what the best time frame was but if you have a chance, look to the north.
This is just plain amazing. Not only does the atmosphere protect the o2 level, it also protects the earth from massive amounts of radiation from the sun transforming it into a beautiful light show. To me this is just awesome! I have never been able to see these lights and would love to. Two weeks ago you could see them in parts of Arkansas and Mississippi and some said you could see it in our area too. As I don't get to watch the news very often (part of working the late night shift) I did not hear that we would be able to see it. The story did not say how far south you would be able to see them or what the best time frame was but if you have a chance, look to the north.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Freedom of Speech?
Well here is my political rant/question for you this week. Is this infringing on this person's freedom of speech, is it just plain rude, or do you think they are doing the right things. From 1960 to 1967 a man who now lives in Springfield , OR served in the United States Nave in the Submarine Division and is now facing being evicted from his housing complex if he hangs an American Flag on Veteran's Day. This has become a tradition for the man, he hangs an American flag that was given to him from the funeral of his father who served in WWII. The CEO of the apartment complex says it is not an attack on the American Flag, but it is to set a president on not allowing anything to be put up and break the rules.
I understand the CEO's reasoning for this but I think that if they at least got a GOOD flag pole, this problem might be solved without the negative press. I think that he needs to be able to hang his flag as it is a National Holiday and the simple fact that he has served our country. He is brave and I believe that he has the right to raise his flag.
Let me know what you think, read the above link and then comment.
I understand the CEO's reasoning for this but I think that if they at least got a GOOD flag pole, this problem might be solved without the negative press. I think that he needs to be able to hang his flag as it is a National Holiday and the simple fact that he has served our country. He is brave and I believe that he has the right to raise his flag.
Let me know what you think, read the above link and then comment.
My week...
This has been a busy week. My best friend left this week report back to duty after some leave time. It was good to see him. This week is also been a busy one because the Lamar Community Theatre opened up there showing of Kill Me Deadly. Two out of the three nights are done and the cast and crew are doing awesome. There is still one more chance to see it. To get directions you can go to the website. I know that this is going to be a short entry but it has been a busy week with not alot that has happened but work... I hope you all had a good week.
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