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First, the caller did the right thing. The cop did the right thing, up to the point where he reacted to an irate homeowner that had established his identitiy by arresting him for disorderly conduct. That conduct being not according the policeman the respect that he did deserve. Not nice, but not a crime, either. So we have two adults acting like children, and we are making a mountain out of this molehill. Yes, the cop acted stupidly, as did Gates.
I guess it would be wise to check the skin color before calling the police! Ask them to send the appropriate color.
Or assume that blacks never are breaking in, just let it go? Somehow I think that would draw fire too?
How well you know your neighbors? I don't know them at all well. I do think if I saw someone trying to get into a neighbor's house with a crowbar, I would call right now.
And the Kitty Genovese thing was a big deal when I was growing up. That was disgusting. I would rather talk to a grumpy cop than have my neighbors thinking a felony was not a big deal if it wasn't happening to their front door.
How well you know your neighbors? I don't know them at all well. I do think if I saw someone trying to get into a neighbor's house with a crowbar, I would call right now.
And the Kitty Genovese thing was a big deal when I was growing up. That was disgusting. I would rather talk to a grumpy cop than have my neighbors thinking a felony was not a big deal if it wasn't happening to their front door.
Thanks, my point exactly. If I was a 'neighbor' meaning living close, but didn't know, I'd call. If I was 'driving by' I'd also report. In both cases, like the woman that called in, I'd give my name. I wouldn't be trying to screw with a neighbor, just trying to protect them or their property.
First, the caller did the right thing. The cop did the right thing, up to the point where he reacted to an irate homeowner that had established his identitiy by arresting him for disorderly conduct. That conduct being not according the policeman the respect that he did deserve. Not nice, but not a crime, either. So we have two adults acting like children, and we are making a mountain out of this molehill. Yes, the cop acted stupidly, as did Gates.
Actually if Obama hadn't inserted himself and another draw of the race card, the charges probably would have been dropped sooner. It seems obvious that to stop the broohaha, the cop needed to give Gates a time out. He tried to do so inside, didn't work. He tried outside with a warning. After the line was crossed, he still did everything to make the citizen feel as comfortable as possible, from cane and handcuffing in front, to leaving a Harvard cop, not regular police protecting his home.
I just finished reading that story. god help those people who failed to act.
I just finished reading that story. god help those people who failed to act.
A witness to a crime can be criminally charged if they fail to act or come forward. Same with that if you see a Law Enforcement Officer who is in mortal danger and you do not assist him or her you can be criminally charged.
what about the guy in las vegas who watched his buddy rape a kid....in a publc bathroom...this goes on all the time....as for me...i know all my neighbors...(all 3 of them) their cars and pretty much when they come and go....i am sure they know the same about me...okay i have known all of my neighbors for at least 15 years or more....we pretty much know each others habits
what about the guy in las vegas who watched his buddy rape a kid....in a publc bathroom...this goes on all the time....as for me...i know all my neighbors...(all 3 of them) their cars and pretty much when they come and go....i am sure they know the same about me...okay i have known all of my neighbors for at least 15 years or more....we pretty much know each others habits
