au1929 wrote:It would appear that a good many of our congresspeople do not agree with the Judge and jury. Having been for jury duty a number of times I have seen the morons that are usually selected to actually sit on juries. Anyone who sounds intelligent is usually disqualified.
I've been called as a witness now and then, but I've never been 'acceptable' to sit on a jury.
I strongly oppose intentional illegal acts, brutality, wanton endangerment, battery, or killing when alternatives are available. I think every one of us is in agreement with that.
There is something sinister however when soldiers, police officers, security guards, border patrol, etc. etc. etc. are coming under ever increasing scrutiny and criticism for simply doing their jobs, and when the legal system is providing more sympathy, leniency, and benefit of the doubt with the law breakers than what those attempting to enforce the law can expect.
I think this encourages law breakers and seriously hampers the ability of those charged with enforcing the law to be able to effectively do their jobs.
When did the rules change so that all a crook or worse has to do is run and, if he is faster than those pursuing, they are not allowed to use any means to stop him that might hurt him?