"Don't tazer me, bro" has come to the UK

STEED · 02-19-08, 06:55 AM

BAH.......................Arm the Police to the teeth give them Tanks.

WAR ON YOBS

Jimbuna · 02-19-08, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

BAH.......................Arm the Police to the teeth give them Tanks.

WAR ON YOBS

Would put an end to the illegal parking problem I suppose

STEED · 02-19-08, 09:03 AM

Time to stop farting around and sucking up to yobs.

jumpy · 02-19-08, 01:33 PM

^^
I hear where you're coming from STEED, and in the most part agree with you, but I don't think such 'security' should be at the expense of your peace of mind and mine, if you see what I mean.

Perhaps what is illustrated most clearly here is my own lack of confidence in the ability and integrity of our serving police officers to do the job that they are charged with, without resorting to heavy handed and ill conceived measures. And the continuing decline of the standard of education, respect and diligence of the young people of Britain today; all of these exacerbate the problems faced by many without tackling the root cause.

But whatever way I look at it, widespread use of human cattle prods is further demeaning to the standard of society we live in, both from the perspective of those who will use such a device and those who insight its use. As a tool it has its place, but I don't want that place to be at the hip of every serving policeman in the UK.

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-19-08, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpy

Perhaps what is illustrated most clearly here is my own lack of confidence in the ability and integrity of our serving police officers to do the job that they are charged with, without resorting to heavy handed and ill conceived measures. And the continuing decline of the standard of education, respect and diligence of the young people of Britain today; all of these exacerbate the problems faced by many without tackling the root cause.

I disagree. I dont believe the officers are the one's to blame, I personally think its the fact that the justice system holds no intimidation factor to these kids, with such pitiful sentences and allowances. You can arrest people for all the things under the sun, but it doesnt automatically mean justice will be done. I'd be suprised if the majority of arrests even went to court.

dean_acheson · 02-19-08, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

I disagree. I dont believe the officers are the one's to blame, I personally think its the fact that the justice system holds no intimidation factor to these kids, with such pitiful sentences and allowances. You can arrest people for all the things under the sun, but it doesnt automatically mean justice will be done. I'd be suprised if the majority of arrests even went to court.

Well, some Prosecutors need to get off their duff and realize some things, obviously.

Um, every arrest goes to court, in it's own way. If a charge is filed. But officers can't file charges. At least in the US version of the common law.

Jimbuna · 02-20-08, 12:26 PM

The courts based within the justice system in the UK have some of the strongest sentencing powers available to those in the western world.
The real problem is, they do not hand out the tariffs they have within their power to give.

02-19-08, 06:55 AM	#1
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	BAH.......................Arm the Police to the teeth give them Tanks. WAR ON YOBS __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-19-08, 09:03 AM	#3
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Time to stop farting around and sucking up to yobs. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-19-08, 01:33 PM	#4
jumpy Admiral Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 2,139 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	^^ I hear where you're coming from STEED, and in the most part agree with you, but I don't think such 'security' should be at the expense of your peace of mind and mine, if you see what I mean. Perhaps what is illustrated most clearly here is my own lack of confidence in the ability and integrity of our serving police officers to do the job that they are charged with, without resorting to heavy handed and ill conceived measures. And the continuing decline of the standard of education, respect and diligence of the young people of Britain today; all of these exacerbate the problems faced by many without tackling the root cause. But whatever way I look at it, widespread use of human cattle prods is further demeaning to the standard of society we live in, both from the perspective of those who will use such a device and those who insight its use. As a tool it has its place, but I don't want that place to be at the hip of every serving policeman in the UK. __________________ when you’ve been so long in the desert, any water, no matter how brackish, looks like life

02-20-08, 12:26 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,825 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The courts based within the justice system in the UK have some of the strongest sentencing powers available to those in the western world. The real problem is, they do not hand out the tariffs they have within their power to give. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!