James. Hot Pursuits are not an easy business to try to figure out. That is...it's a major judgement call on the officer to make. If at some point he feels it's unsafe, he has the option of calling off the pursuit. Usually, the officer can go back to dash-cam footage and get the license plate numbers from the car, and make an arrest a week later. However...if it's a case of suspect being considered armed and dangerous...then they have to do what they can to bring them in. Being a cop isn't exactly easy. Plus...nobody really wants criminals to have free reign when they know they're in no danger of being chased if they run away.
Dr. Gillette...thank you for writing a very thoughtful letter. I too have had to respond (at least in comments) of these whoppers. I'm not surprised that Minnesota became the 12th state that decided to get with the program. Also, I fail to see the Homosexuality link with incest, rape, pedophilia, bestiality, or polygamy at all. These still continue to be, unfortunately, straw-men for people (especially men) who are too obsessed with it.
Richie...there's a due process clause in the Constitution regardless of what you want. I'd hate to see what would happen if we didn't have such protections. While Tsarnaev's actions are deplorable. There's one thing you must remember. He's entitled to a fair, speedy trial as per the Constitution. Also, if you have any evidence that Dagestan, or Chechnya had wanted to attack the USA...I'd love to hear it. If not...you're up the creek without a paddle.
amen dawn, I am quite sick of having to respond to articles like this. If the Boy Scouts were moral, then they wouldn't have a pedophile scandal that exploded, they'd allow gay and lesbian parents to become den leaders, and they'd actually set an example for the young kids. As for the second letter writer...it ain't about what you want, How in the hell can we be one country, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, if we're still discrimination people for who they are? From what the founding fathers wanted...they wanted Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness for everybody. Granted, it took a while with America's shameful history against the poor, minorities, women, and kids who were 18...we still have a long way to go.
ABC100, I think I have an answer for your question. I am thinking that parents either don't know what their kids are doing...or don't care what their parents are doing. Of course, in our day, we were able to stay outside until 9:30, or 10 p.m. without any consequences during the summer. Still, even then, we had to actually do something because boredom becomes a very dangerous thing.
For teen drivers, there's one other thing that goes against them. They don't have experiences that many of the older drivers have. Though the texting ban is a good idea, it's rather difficult to enforce. The reason, people will look down at their phones and take their eyes off the rode, and hide it. I do have one practical solution that won't require many 16 and 17 year-olds from waiting until they're 18-21 is to bring back drivers and safety education as required courses in high school. It may cost a little money but in the end, it's a lot worth it.
Wow...I wonder what the hell the Ohio legislature is doing. I have said they had two choices. Allow them...but bring them under the authority of either the Ohio Lottery Commission, or the State Gaming Commission...and to establish rules and regulations. The second tack...just follow Pennsylvania's lead and ban them outright. In fact over here in Pennsylvania, in total, only 5 voted against the ban, so that would tell you exactly something.
Rea...I was in your corner until you've gone off topic. Though that aside, you do raise a point. While I'm 100% unwilling to deny people their life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, we also have to make sure we're safe enough to enjoy those three pillars that are enshrined not only in the Declaration of Independence, but also the Constitution.
semick, you are absolutely right. These internet gambling houses should be called something else. Because from what I've seen...they're not exactly games of skill, just games of chance. Also these places there were no e-mails being checked. While I would have preferred that they put them under the authority of the Lottery Commission...it's going to be a quagmire there. Over here in Pennsylvania, it's game over for these places. In fact, the one near me just got finished cleaning out, and the space is for rent again.
You can make a dog’s day
James. Hot Pursuits are not an easy business to try to figure out. That is...it's a major judgement call on the officer to make. If at some point he feels it's unsafe, he has the option of calling off the pursuit. Usually, the officer can go back to dash-cam footage and get the license plate numbers from the car, and make an arrest a week later. However...if it's a case of suspect being considered armed and dangerous...then they have to do what they can to bring them in. Being a cop isn't exactly easy. Plus...nobody really wants criminals to have free reign when they know they're in no danger of being chased if they run away.
May 19, 2013 at 2:51 p.m. permalink suggest removal
The many myths about gay people
Dr. Gillette...thank you for writing a very thoughtful letter. I too have had to respond (at least in comments) of these whoppers. I'm not surprised that Minnesota became the 12th state that decided to get with the program. Also, I fail to see the Homosexuality link with incest, rape, pedophilia, bestiality, or polygamy at all. These still continue to be, unfortunately, straw-men for people (especially men) who are too obsessed with it.
May 17, 2013 at 10:09 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Beware of moles with evil intent
Richie...there's a due process clause in the Constitution regardless of what you want. I'd hate to see what would happen if we didn't have such protections. While Tsarnaev's actions are deplorable. There's one thing you must remember. He's entitled to a fair, speedy trial as per the Constitution. Also, if you have any evidence that Dagestan, or Chechnya had wanted to attack the USA...I'd love to hear it. If not...you're up the creek without a paddle.
May 13, 2013 at 8:32 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Scouts should stand for morality
amen dawn, I am quite sick of having to respond to articles like this. If the Boy Scouts were moral, then they wouldn't have a pedophile scandal that exploded, they'd allow gay and lesbian parents to become den leaders, and they'd actually set an example for the young kids. As for the second letter writer...it ain't about what you want, How in the hell can we be one country, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, if we're still discrimination people for who they are? From what the founding fathers wanted...they wanted Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness for everybody. Granted, it took a while with America's shameful history against the poor, minorities, women, and kids who were 18...we still have a long way to go.
May 11, 2013 at 2:35 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown program offers plenty of youth activities to reduce summer violence
ABC100, I think I have an answer for your question. I am thinking that parents either don't know what their kids are doing...or don't care what their parents are doing. Of course, in our day, we were able to stay outside until 9:30, or 10 p.m. without any consequences during the summer. Still, even then, we had to actually do something because boredom becomes a very dangerous thing.
May 11, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Young drivers are most at risk
For teen drivers, there's one other thing that goes against them. They don't have experiences that many of the older drivers have. Though the texting ban is a good idea, it's rather difficult to enforce. The reason, people will look down at their phones and take their eyes off the rode, and hide it. I do have one practical solution that won't require many 16 and 17 year-olds from waiting until they're 18-21 is to bring back drivers and safety education as required courses in high school. It may cost a little money but in the end, it's a lot worth it.
May 9, 2013 at 8:57 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Ohio Senate plans ban on Internet cafes
Wow...I wonder what the hell the Ohio legislature is doing. I have said they had two choices. Allow them...but bring them under the authority of either the Ohio Lottery Commission, or the State Gaming Commission...and to establish rules and regulations. The second tack...just follow Pennsylvania's lead and ban them outright. In fact over here in Pennsylvania, in total, only 5 voted against the ban, so that would tell you exactly something.
April 25, 2013 at 1 a.m. permalink suggest removal
An experiment in gun safety
Rea...I was in your corner until you've gone off topic. Though that aside, you do raise a point. While I'm 100% unwilling to deny people their life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, we also have to make sure we're safe enough to enjoy those three pillars that are enshrined not only in the Declaration of Independence, but also the Constitution.
April 25, 2013 at 12:50 a.m. permalink suggest removal
To make Internet cafes legal in Ohio, amend the constitution
semick, you are absolutely right. These internet gambling houses should be called something else. Because from what I've seen...they're not exactly games of skill, just games of chance. Also these places there were no e-mails being checked. While I would have preferred that they put them under the authority of the Lottery Commission...it's going to be a quagmire there. Over here in Pennsylvania, it's game over for these places. In fact, the one near me just got finished cleaning out, and the space is for rent again.
April 23, 2013 at 4 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Political leaders in state, Valley mourn Charlie Wilson
May he rest in peace, and may his family find calm at this very unexpected, and untimely event.
April 15, 2013 at 4:08 p.m. permalink suggest removal