Would you shop a criminal

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:42 am

Would you report some one for committing a crime, of the varying degrees of crime what do you find acceptable .I myself would shop someone in a heartbeat ,but everyone is different and everone has their own ideas .obviously murder ,rape and pedophiles are at the top of most peoples mind when you think of crime but how do you feel about crime in general and prison widows could you wait years for the old man to do his time and what do you think about the people that do - i just think they are really sad .

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:47 am

I can remember calling the police to bust the crack house two doors down-the police wouldn't do it. I had to report it to another law enforcement agency, but by the time they made up their minds to stop there, days later, it of course had moved on.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:48 am

but how do feel about the people who take drugs

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:52 am

SnoozeControl wrote: I don't really know how I'd react... I'd probably cover up for a friend, depending on the crime. What creeps me out are the women that get all sexed up over convicted murderers. Ted Bundy ended up marrying one of his penpals, if I remember correctly. Granted, he was a good looking guy, but he was evil incarnate. Brrr!

It seems to be happening all the time - i dont get it maybe they want to reform them which is silly because there not going anywhere .

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 6:09 am

I haven't encountered much that I was aware of. I recently reported my employer for not paying my drivers time-and-a-half for overtime work. It was difficult explaining to the authorities that I wasn't cheated, yet I was making the report. They couldn't quite grasp the concept.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 6:32 am

yes, i've stopped a few criminals! LOL

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:43 am

It depends. Lots of grey areas to be interpteted here. If a neighbor was rolling joints next door, thats none of my business, I wouldnt dream of interfering. I suppose it would come down to is someone at risk ? If the potential for harm existed I would get involved.

A few yrs. ago a I had a part time job, and the kid I worked with was selling Ecstasy under my nose. I told him if I ever saw it again it would be the last. At the time it seemed the right way to handle it.

Prison wives ? I dont care, its their life.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:37 am

I have and would do it again and again and again. If I see something I call it in, I stop at accidents If I'm the first one to see if I can help. It you can save lifes or help get the bad guy off the street...

NOW WOULD I SHOP WITH A CRIMINAL.. THATS DIFFERENT ...!! ERROR IN THE TITLE.. :wah: :wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:43 am

CARLA wrote: [...]

NOW WOULD I SHOP WITH A CRIMINAL.. THATS DIFFERENT ...!! ERROR IN THE TITLE.. :wah: :wah:
I thought it was just Brit slang. :-2

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:50 am

Far Rider wrote: If I see it I feel obligated to act, dont really matter what it is. Occasionally as Ive been involved with the person I'll warn what I'm gonna do first.

I guess there are some "crimes" that I just feel are more interference than actual crimes, like prostitution (not that Ive indulged, I havent) if he wants her and she wants his money, what do I care ?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:17 am

prostitution is not a victimless crime. it usually involves and supports the drug trade.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:18 am

My problem with prostitution is what it does to the prostitute, I think it destroys a person. And should be outlawed. In the worst countries they are kids, young girls 15 to18... now thats just wrong. They arent old enough to understand the effects on their bodies or their mind and are often forced to it by circumstances or by unscrupulous men.

I agree with this 100% Whatever got them there wasnt good and it will only get worse. Its really sad what people are capable of doing to themselves. I just dont think you can effectively enforce morality. I heard on the radio this morning prostitution is legal in Canada, theyre getting geared up over the border for Superbowl, Ive never heard this before.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:22 am

lady cop wrote: prostitution is not a victimless crime. it usually involves and supports the drug trade.

Victimless...probably not, but I dont think you can say lets stop prostitution because it might lead to other crimes.

In a best case scenario Nevada seems to have the right idea if your going to have a liberal attitude about it ( or at least a if we cant stop it, lets make it safer )

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:27 am

i arrest prostitutes, and johns, because it's illegal. the whore usually has crack rocks on her when i search her. she is hooking for crack in 98% of cases. so someone is supporting the crack dealer. if you mean let's legalize it,and keep it clean of drugs and AIDS, OK, but the way it stands now it's all interwoven and connected with dope. (oh, and PS, 98% of the hookers have AIDS too, and are passing it around to the dumbass johns.)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:35 am

Far Rider wrote: I disagree here as well... why do we give up and give in on such things? thats defeatest. If its a good thing to stop (because it protects people) then making it lawful condones it... you've just told all the prostuties that their bodies and spirits are worthless.

I cant disagree with you, but practically speaking its not going to just go away. Its a little like prohibition, knock one still down three more pop up. But how do you reach a persons spirit when all we do is lock them up and theyre bailed out 3 hrs later. The problem starts way before the first time they hit the street. I always say keep your children close people. Thats where it all starts, at home. Its not such a black and white issue.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:37 am

I was waiting for the new thread, but here's just as good, I guess.

If it's among consenting adults, it should be legal. Apply that to whatever behavior you like. Religion, sex, recreation, business, whatever.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:40 am

Accountable wrote: I was waiting for the new thread, but here's just as good, I guess.

If it's among consenting adults, it should be legal. Apply that to whatever behavior you like. Religion, sex, recreation, business, whatever.

Your from Texas eh ? :-2

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:44 am

i just did pros thread. could be interesting/controversial.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:48 am

Nomad wrote: Your from Texas eh ? :-2No, I'm in Texas. Your point?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:50 am

Very liberal outlook for a very non- liberal state.

Relax :p

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:54 am

Nomad wrote: Very liberal outlook for a very non- liberal state.

Relax :p
Lemme at'im! Lemme at'im!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:57 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Violent responses will not be tolerated!

:sneaky:How about violet responses? [smilie=1,33,20]

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:58 am

Nomad wrote: Very liberal outlook for a very non- liberal state.

Relax :pAs I saided before, I'm a freedom-monger. :guitarist

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:58 am

tmbsgrl wrote: I agree with you on the covering for a friend..depending on what he or she did. I have covered someone butt before. I would do it again in a heartbeat too. But if it was someone I didn't know..someone I didn't care about I'd turn them in.I've covered for more than one friend. Sometimes they screw up again, then get mad that you don't cover for them again. I hate being betrayed.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:31 am

Accountable wrote: As I saided before, I'm a freedom-monger. :guitarist

Oppression ! Persecution ! Viva Stalin !

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:29 pm

Nomad wrote: Oppression ! Persecution ! Viva Stalin !Off with his head! :guitarist <- pretend that's an axe, please. :p

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:34 pm

Anyhoo to answer the question, no I would not go shopping for criminals. I dont even know where you do something like that !

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:01 pm

I'd venture to guess that you all know how I feel about crime...of any kind. After spending my youth as a criminal, and learning a hard lesson on it, I am now the very spirit of civic responsibility.

So much so that I can drive Snoozecontrol crazy at the drop of a hat.

I even reported my neighbor for having an abandoned car in front of his house for the past year. It's gone today and I feel great about that!:D

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:06 pm

Nomad wrote: Anyhoo to answer the question, no I would not go shopping for criminals. I dont even know where you do something like that !

Try a 'Cop shop' !

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:07 pm

Jives wrote: I'd venture to guess that you all know how I feel about crime...of any kind. After spending my youth as a criminal, and learning a hard lesson on it, I am now the very spirit of civic responsibility.

So much so that I can drive Snoozecontrol crazy at the drop of a hat.

I even reported my neighbor for having an abandoned car in front of his house for the past year. It's gone today and I feel great about that!:D

OH OH !!! Im beside myself, details please !!! Fill me in INFO INFO !!!:sneaky:

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:51 pm

Nomad wrote: OH OH !!! Im beside myself, details please !!! Fill me in INFO INFO !!!:sneaky:

Huh? Did you miss out on the blazing, emotional free-for-all that was previously named the "Brokeback Mountain Thread" and is now being called "ForumGardern Flame War One?"

Well don't ask me about it, I'm not going there ever again, ever.:-3