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Can you imagine all the protests if the perp had been shot in self defense?
Isn't that the truth.
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Can you imagine all the protests if the perp had been shot in self defense?
I am often grieved to read anti-cop grousing on this messageboard, from writers who would never dream of putting their lives on the line for anybody, the Monday morning quarterbacks discecting any officer-involved shooting from the comfort of their keyboards. But police officers are out there every day, knowing full well that insane snipers can see their uniform just fine, and going to work anyway to protect their community. My hat is off to all coppers everywhere; blessings upon them.............................elsullo
Can you imagine all the protests if the perp had been shot in self defense?
Every time I see a local story like this I wonder which screenname on the forum is going to go silent.
I am often grieved to read anti-cop grousing on this messageboard, from writers who would never dream of putting their lives on the line for anybody, the Monday morning quarterbacks discecting any officer-involved shooting from the comfort of their keyboards. But police officers are out there every day, knowing full well that insane snipers can see their uniform just fine, and going to work anyway to protect their community. My hat is off to all coppers everywhere; blessings upon them.............................elsullo
Despite the news reports that the seriously injured officer will make a "full" recovery, I'm very concerned he will never "fully" recover. I got a text on Sunday morning and started making calls. My heart sank when I learned who it was. He introduced me to hunting, and is my hunting buddy. I stay with him and his family when I hunt in eastern Oregon. I've worked with him closely since '05, and he's one of the regulars (there is a group of 8-10 of us) that comes over to my place for semi-annual shindigs.
He got shot through the gut with a .243, so you can imagine the possible soft tissue damage as a result. I'm hopeful he will "fully" recover, but I won't be surprised if he isn't able to work the street ever again. He is very fit, which is a bonus, but a .243 is a real screamer. The public support has been great.
Can you imagine all the protests if the perp had been shot in self defense?
I couldn't agree more with ZZZ on this. But we already have such a system (at least for now). First repsonders are trained to take into custody anyone they believe is a danger to themselves or others, and there are hospitals throughout the state with state contracts to provide such "acute psychiatric" care (as opposed to chronic or long-term care) to people who don't have insurance and can't afford it. First responders know where to take people, and they do every day.
In addition, anyone who believes a person is a danger to himself or others may petition the court for involuntary commitment of the individual. But you have to be motivated to go that route. And that's a state expense; we don't get that stuff for free.
The systems are in place, but they are underused (because people don't know about them or don't want to get involved) and at risk (because of budget cuts). Not everyone thinks it's a reasonable use of tax money to have a crazy guy with a gun and lots of pills locked up for evaluation, treated, or put in the State Hospital.
We got the word today that he underwent a second surgery and came through with flying colors. There are no more planned or anticipated surgeries, and his prognosis has been upgraded to a full recovery. He'll be recuperating for a while, but he should be 100%. Thank God!
We got the word today that he underwent a second surgery and came through with flying colors. There are no more planned or anticipated surgeries, and his prognosis has been upgraded to a full recovery. He'll be recuperating for a while, but he should be 100%. Thank God!