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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace
^ Sorry Rockstar, I don't see it. decisions far above his pay grade have nothing to do with this as far as I can tell. Law Officer motto, " to serve and protect ." Peterson served only his own interests that day and protected no one. I doubt his conscience, if he has one, will bother him. Peterson was being paid to protect those kids and did nothing.
To be fair, I can see your point Rockstar and Platapus to varying degrees. Rockstar had said that Peterson has been given a life sentence of regret with regards to his decision not to act. Well, the parents of the kids who were killed have been given a life sentence as well. They will forever grieve and wonder if their kid could have been saved if a coward of a police officer had done what he was well paid to do. With June here, kids the world over are graduating from High School and looking foward to College, Military Service or life in general. These kids that were killed will never see that.
You had mentioned perjury, Platapus so I'm left to wonder what he lied to cover up. The D.A's office apparently feel that charges are justified. As you pointed out, Platapus, we don't know all the facts. I'm sure they will come out when Peterson has his day in court.
This is no doubt a contentious issue with varying opinions. Apparently, 2 judges are also taking opposing viewpoints as well from the links I provided. That being said, i'm not surprised there are differing opinions here as well.
One thing we can all agree on is a number of kids senselessly and tragically lost their lives. I know we are all sorry about that.
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Commander I understand where you're coming from and its sad that so many died. I can only surmise that his lack of action is what caused more deaths. As far I know he could've just been added to the body count upon entry. It's well known some people have the 'right stuff' others just think they do. He will live with that shame for the rest of his life. If on the other hand he lied about something trying to hide cowardice then I reckon he'll have to pay the price for his lie.
Still, grieving parents ought not to place blame for their child's murder on the cops decision not too engage. Rather on the decision of the murderer who pulled the trigger. The thought of this man sharing a cell with the murderer is abhorrent.