tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post3199483878899748650..comments2024-03-27T09:44:59.329-04:00Comments on Free North Carolina: Cool gear, brah. Glad Starbucks is safe.Brock Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404173139501539265noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-73795251033843602132014-01-29T22:00:38.494-05:002014-01-29T22:00:38.494-05:00 They waited the perp out and nobody died.
I wis... They waited the perp out and nobody died. <br /><br />I wish they would do that every time.Brock Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404173139501539265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-36251282439044487012014-01-29T21:58:25.199-05:002014-01-29T21:58:25.199-05:00Oh, should also add that state troopers (like thos...Oh, should also add that state troopers (like those in the photo) are known to be total dicks. Even local and county LEO can't stand them as a rule. Some exceptions, but again not enough to matter.<br /><br />DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-67216028250139373752014-01-29T21:54:47.820-05:002014-01-29T21:54:47.820-05:00Mostly true - not entirely but not enough to matte...Mostly true - not entirely but not enough to matter. What *does* back them off is the threat of real danger. I know firsthand if there's a good chance of them getting smoked they will not proceed - even if ordered to. A gung-ho Lt. and a handful of less enthusiastic line guys had an armed suspect cornered. Lt made sure everyone remembered to wear their protective vests to work then said, "OK, let's go get him." "Let's not" was the reply and nobody moved. They waited the perp out and nobody died. True story shared to me by two who were there. "Officer safety" really is tops on their list...<br /><br />DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-25708389907443262252014-01-29T18:53:34.951-05:002014-01-29T18:53:34.951-05:00Yes and killing innocents pale in comparison to th...Yes and killing innocents pale in comparison to the loss of their pensions.Brock Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404173139501539265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-9659799966376541712014-01-29T18:36:46.202-05:002014-01-29T18:36:46.202-05:00...and if the chief says screw constitutionally gu......and if the chief says screw constitutionally guaranteed rights, they'll do that too.<br /><br />Gotta think of the pension.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-10261992997343172282014-01-29T14:51:02.078-05:002014-01-29T14:51:02.078-05:00FWIW, I'm pretty tight with local LEO and they...FWIW, I'm pretty tight with local LEO and they have little to no leeway when told where to go and what to wear. Sometimes they feel just plain ridiculous but it's not worth getting written up, with big career implications, over what gear they're told to turn out in. If the chief/brass say to go to the mall dressed for a war then that's what they do. <br /><br />DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-52007375384782934642014-01-29T14:42:59.335-05:002014-01-29T14:42:59.335-05:001) Is this a photo of actual cops, or a staged pho...1) Is this a photo of actual cops, or a staged photo using actors?<br />If it is a photo of actual cops,<br /><br />It is stated so.<br /><br />========<br /><br />2) did they have to be forced to go out dressed like that under threat of losing their job and pension?<br /><br />Don't know.<br /><br />========<br /><br />3) is the one wearing the "Molon Labe" patch doing so in earnest or as an attempt at mockery of those who do take its meaning seriously? <br /><br />I had the same thoughts and guessed he was badgering those who believe in it. Brock Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404173139501539265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-26369506879941695302014-01-29T14:27:15.630-05:002014-01-29T14:27:15.630-05:00This photo raises a number of questions in my mind...This photo raises a number of questions in my mind:<br />1) Is this a photo of actual cops, or a staged photo using actors? <br />If it is a photo of actual cops, <br />2) did they have to be forced to go out dressed like that under threat of losing their job and pension? <br />3) is the one wearing the "Molon Labe" patch doing so in earnest or as an attempt at mockery of those who do take its meaning seriously? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-74849140990572052612014-01-29T12:53:37.566-05:002014-01-29T12:53:37.566-05:00I disagree, Brock. "Come and take them",...I disagree, Brock. "Come and take them", right? He's clearly offering resupply to anyone who can take his rig from him. Heck, knock him down and sit on him until he starves...<br /><br />DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-9743185242104825832014-01-29T12:17:47.349-05:002014-01-29T12:17:47.349-05:00He disparages the Molon Labe he is wearing.He disparages the Molon Labe he is wearing.Brock Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404173139501539265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566715115931065803.post-21866276982958642822014-01-29T10:16:18.152-05:002014-01-29T10:16:18.152-05:00The photo makes it clear we no longer have police ...The photo makes it clear we no longer have police officers. They are now military law enforcement.<br /><br />BadgerBadgerhttp://lonevoiceblog.comnoreply@blogger.com