[Talk Host]

It occurred to me this morning while riding my bike that it seems like people are blaming the officers themselves for traffic law enforcement. Being a police officer is like any other job. You do what your boss tells you to do.

The officer is told by the captain...the captain is told by the chief....the chief is told by the mayor or city council. WE ELECTED THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. (Or sheriff in this case....elected by us as well)

The majority of the time, the elected decision makers act when there are sufficient number of complaints from constituents. They don't wake up in the morning and say, "let's figure out how to **** off the people." Also, since all city and county meetings are held in public, how is it that they could make a decision to use speed enforcement to raise revenue. They could never do it without being observed. There could never be a unanimous decision to do so by members of the body. Those against it would certainly scream to the press. (or to TOTV)

If you were a police officer, what would you rather be doing, handing out speeding tickets or arresting burglars and sex offenders.

In my case, when I was a deputy, we were told by the sheriff to "not" issue speeding tickets unless we absolutely had to (accident or complaint). He was afraid it would go against him on election day. That use to really frost us to watch a speeder doing 90 and not be able to stop them. I gave a guy a ticket one night and was called in by the sheriff himself the next day and got chewed out. The sheriff said the guy was a friend of his.

JLK

[bkcunningham1]

Talk Host, both you and brostholder had very insightful comments this morning. Very valid points. Both were good additions to this commentary IMHO.

[BogeyBoy]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

I gave a guy a ticket one night and was called in by the sheriff himself the next day and got chewed out. The sheriff said the guy was a friend of his.

JLK

But did the ticket stick or was it "fixed"?

[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by BogeyBoy

But did the ticket stick or was it "fixed"?

I have no idea, but I can guess.

[pooh]

What's the problem with driving at posted speed limits? Good grief, some sound like spoiled kids....I should be able to do whatever I want, drive at whatever speed I feel is appropriate for me.

When driving, speed limits change when one is in an area with homes, businesses, schools. It's not difficult, just slow down. You can speed back up when out of those areas and the speed limits are increased.

About private message boards and what moderators can and will do.....I'm a moderator on another board and though we allow for more "picturesque" language, it is a private message board and not a democracy. Not meant to be offensive, TH, it's just that I understand what you're saying, completely. People on our board are guests and we enjoy their company because without them, there would be no board....however, without the owners, who put in the time and $$ to keep the board up and running, the guest wouldn't have that particular place to hang out.
What I'm trying to say, and apparently not well, is respect the owners' wishes. The rules aren't difficult to live with.

Thanks for all your work, TH.

[joannej]

I flash my lights to oncoming motorists when I see animals in the road, specifically deer nearby back in Pa, turtles crossing the road here, or any perceived hazard I see.

[Walt.]

I'd bet that the same people who complain about "unfair" speed traps are the same people who "reserve" tables and chairs 6 hours before an event. They're also the ones with 16 items in the 10 item line. They're just a bit special.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Walt.

I'd bet that the same people who complain about "unfair" speed traps are the same people who "reserve" tables and chairs 6 hours before an event. They're also the ones with 16 items in the 10 item line. They're just a bit special.

Also the same folks that violate deed restrictions and architectural rules.

[Bottaboom]

Originally Posted by Challenger

Also the same folks that violate deed restrictions and architectural rules.

Holy cow! Those stop sign rollers must be the scum of the earth! "They" are responsible for all the things that annoy us. Are they also responsible for the economy? Instead of a ticket for rolling through a stop sign let's put them to death. That will solve everything.

How silly.

[Ajack]

Originally Posted by Bottaboom

Holy cow! Those stop sign rollers must be the scum of the earth! "They" are responsible for all the things that annoy us. Are they also responsible for the economy? Instead of a ticket for rolling through a stop sign let's put them to death. That will solve everything.

How silly.

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by Bottaboom

Holy cow! Those stop sign rollers must be the scum of the earth! "They" are responsible for all the things that annoy us. Are they also responsible for the economy? Instead of a ticket for rolling through a stop sign let's put them to death. That will solve everything.

How silly.

Sneer and smirk all you want. Oh, and don't forget the ridicule when you have nothing else. Just follow the rules and there's no problem. The post was referring to a certain mindset (as you well know). Is that clear enough?

[Bogie Shooter]

The deputies were out in force south of Palmer CC yesterday afternoon. Had lots and lots of customers.

[Bottaboom]

Originally Posted by Walt.

Sneer and smirk all you want. Oh, and don't forget the ridicule when you have nothing else. Just follow the rules and there's no problem. The post was referring to a certain mindset (as you well know). Is that clear enough?

I'm not sneering or smirking.......OK, maybe a little ridicule but mostly sarcasm.

Sorry, but saying that that these are the same people who "reserve" tables and chairs 6 hours before an event and they're also the ones with 16 items in the 10 item line is nothing less then ridiculous. First off they wouldn't need to reserve tables because they drive faster then you and would beat you there and so what if they get in the line with 16 items, it would take the cashier an extra 30 seconds or less to ring up those additional 6 items.

Oh, and I have lots more.

Like I said before, very silly.

[paulandjean]

First off I see alot of Me vs Them. meaning lots of people on this topic think they are right. Lots of people make it clear that they believe they are right. Went to a driveway party, This guy was talking about the people speeding and not fully stopping at stop signs. You should have seen him drive, "oh my god". he was so bad. So what I am saying maybe all of you are not that greay of a driver after all. Me I go a little fast, sometimes rolling stops, and yes I pass anyone who is going to slow.Thats the way I am. So maybe you should look at you own driving habits. Count me for 1 vote showing where speed traps are today.

[Indydealmaker]

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