Don't Taze my Granny!

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

Not sure if I agree with that, but how about an equal standard?

No, quite frankly too many people get off too lightly on DUIs even when they kill someone. Raise that standard first and I might agree.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

No, quite frankly too many people get off too lightly on DUIs even when they kill someone. Raise that standard first and I might agree.

Are you thinking of the case in Chicago recently? Live-in has a friend who knew the victims... so sad.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by agzg

Are you thinking of the case in Chicago recently? Live-in has a friend who knew the victims... so sad.

No nothing specific, and I don't know the numbers to be honest, but they have "get out of your DUI easy" lawyers in a box around here. I'm not sure they're even lawyers tbh. And around here there are so many country bars on country roads that people think it's safe to drive while drunk.

And there was a recent story of a cop who was the second car heading towards a stop, and was speeding at 80+ and apparently texting at the same time. I'm fuzzy on the details of that one and can't find an article atm though.

Sometimes your average every day citizen gets off for things and I don't think officers should get that lenience (and often more lenience). It looks bad and lowers the trust people have in them. It's not particularly fair.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

No nothing specific, and I don't know the numbers to be honest, but they have "get out of your DUI easy" lawyers in a box around here. I'm not sure they're even lawyers tbh. And around here there are so many country bars on country roads that people think it's safe to drive while drunk.

And there was a recent story of a cop who was the second car heading towards a stop, and was speeding at 80+ and apparently texting at the same time. I'm fuzzy on the details of that one and can't find an article atm though.

Sometimes your average every day citizen gets off for things and I don't think officers should get that lenience (and often more lenience). It looks bad and lowers the trust people have in them. It's not particularly fair.

How is holding anyone to a double standard fair? The law should apply equally to everyone.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

How is holding anyone to a double standard fair? The law should apply equally to everyone.

The law's just a social construct. If you believe in it you're stupid.

Because I say so.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

The law's just a social construct. If you believe in it you're stupid.

Because I say so.

Okay yorkist.