[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Not sure what is arbitrary about counting to three.



In this case it seems reasonable to believe that more than a few of the 12 felony convictions were for serious offenses. If "3 strikes and you're out" seems too harsh, what about 5 or 8 or 11? Everyone deserves a second chance (or third or seventh or...) but, "the thirteenth time is the charm," sounds ridiculous.

Would have no problem with having whoever made the decision to let such scum back out on the street after more than a few felony convictions join them in such confinement. Actions normally - and should - have consequences.

And, how many felonies do you reckon he's *actually* committed per each one that resulted in a conviction?

Civilization is tricky business. Having such judges make these kinds of decisions makes it far trickier - and less likely to continue.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Not sure what is arbitrary about counting to three.

I do believe too many things have been "felonized." Felonies should be reserved for something more serious than, for example, a teacher having the wrong book in a classroom.

In this case it seems reasonable to believe that more than a few of the 12 felony convictions were for serious offenses. If "3 strikes and you're out" seems too harsh, what about 5 or 8 or 11? Everyone deserves a second chance (or third or seventh or...) but, "the thirteenth time is the charm," sounds ridiculous.

Your point backs up what I am saying. Too many things classified as a felony. Throw a toaster at a person and the toaster becomes a weapon. Could become a felony case and be one of the three that gives you a life sentence? Again good logical laws with logical recommended sentences an most importantly good logical judges. A judge is not suppose to be a rubber stamp.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Lea N

I hadn't thought of that but you are right.

Many years ago my husband and I lived in CT. I rented an apartment that was downstairs from the apartment he lived in. I was the only single woman living in the apartments in this house (old Victorian that had been renovated to apartments.)

The original landlord was a kind older man (I was in my 20's, he was in his 80's.) He passed away and left the rental property to his two daughters. They really didn't want anything to do with it and did minimum work on the place.

They hired someone to paint the outside of the place. He painted by himself. At that time I worked two jobs but was home and was vacuuming. He knocked at the door and asked if he could use my phone. I let him in and he made a quick phone call and then sat on the couch as though he was invited to do so. I was busy cleaning and told him to leave. He wouldn't. So I started vacuuming again and he left right away.

I told my husband what happened (remember we weren't married yet.) About a week or so later I looked out my back window and there was a police car parked in the back parking area. I called my husband and jokingly said there is a police car in the back, what did you do? He said he is here with me right now and wants to talk to you to. At first I thought he was joking.

I went upstairs to talk with the police officer. He asked all kinds of questions about this man and if he had hurt me. He seemed very concerned. This painter had a tattoo on both hands, one said love and one said hate.

It turns out he had raped and murdered several women, I don't know how many. I don't know if he was ever caught. He had been on America's Most Wanted but I didn't know it at that time he showed up at my door.

My heart goes out to the woman this happened to. She must have been so scared and probably doesn't feel safe in her home anymore.

That IS a pretty nasty story and I am glad that you survived. Today MORE women have MORE things to worry about - like date-rape blackout drugs. I talked to a lady who said that her daughter experienced twice being drugged by blackout drugs while at college.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

Your point backs up what I am saying. Too many things classified as a felony. Throw a toaster at a person and the toaster becomes a weapon. Could become a felony case and be one of the three that gives you a life sentence? Again good logical laws with logical recommended sentences an most importantly good logical judges. A judge is not suppose to be a rubber stamp.

Equity should be taught more in the nation's law schools if it still has not been emphasized.

In other words, play close attention to the facts in each case.

This man should get very hard time IMHO. Unless there is a lot more to it.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by mntlblok

Would have no problem with having whoever made the decision to let such scum back out on the street after more than a few felony convictions join them in such confinement. Actions normally - and should - have consequences.

And, how many felonies do you reckon he's *actually* committed per each one that resulted in a conviction?

Civilization is tricky business. Having such judges make these kinds of decisions makes it far trickier - and less likely to continue.

I would guess that the ratio is about 5 to 1. 5 crimes committed for every one caught.

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

That IS a pretty nasty story and I am glad that you survived. Today MORE women have MORE things to worry about - like date-rape blackout drugs. I talked to a lady who said that her daughter experienced twice being drugged by blackout drugs while at college.

Those drugs are terrible. You are right, there is a lot more to be aware of today than there ever was before.

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I would guess that the ratio is about 5 to 1. 5 crimes committed for every one caught.

Got me curious. Got to googling and stopped here. file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/2021%20Crime%20Statistics%20Summary.pdf

Page 16 suggests that 5:1 is in the ballpark, at least as far as the ratio of reported crimes to arrests for same, though it ranges a fair bit according to the "category" of felony.

Now, conviction rates vs. arrest rates differ - who knows by how much. . . But, 13 felony *convictions* would suggest at *least* 65 felonies committed.

Why is something like that out in our midst? Why did this woman - and the rest of us - need to face such an easily preventable risk from such a subhuman? That's uncivilized.

[bcsnave]

Originally Posted by Windguy

I took it as a way to avoid use of the “N” word, but I may have misinterpreted the commenter’s intention. Still don’t know why it was important to mention a jury member’s race.

I didn't see anything about the Jury member competing ...did they run a 13.5 K or a full 26? ...did they win?