New York bill would make it a felony to annoy a police officer
Jun 8, 2013 09:24:07 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
ace-mt wrote:
Here is the first line of the story.
"A bill making its way through the New York state legislature would make it a crime to annoy a police officer by subjecting them to physical contact."
"A bill making its way through the New York state legislature would make it a crime to annoy a police officer by subjecting them to physical contact."
That means doc that if a cop beats ya ass cause you annoyed him he can then arrest you for committing a felony cause you were teasing him .....
Jun 8, 2013 09:30:21 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
jerryc41 wrote:
Assaulting anyone is against the law. Maybe we need a law to make it illegal to assault photographers and peanut vendors, too. The list would be endless. :D
..... It's already illegal to assault anyone doc ..... so photographers and peanut vendors are nobody ..... hum ..... don't ya mean illegal to annoy and antagonize .....
Jun 8, 2013 09:44:49 #
Jun 8, 2013 09:57:12 #
jerryc41 > I hope this doesn't pass because "being annoying" is pretty vague. If a cop starts the day by arguing with his wife ! ! !
if its on the internet , it's got to be true !
if its on the internet , it's got to be true !
Jun 8, 2013 11:50:07 #
Being a New Yorker believe me we have some arrogant cops that could use a good ass whupping. They are the ones that were bullies in high school and now some dufus legislator wants to protect them even more
Jun 8, 2013 12:52:36 #
There are some people & photographers who just plain don't understand courtesy & good judgement - I have also met and know people who truthfully despise policemen. These folk could truly fit the need for this law.
For your protection there is still the burden of proof if one pleads Not Guilty.
For your protection there is still the burden of proof if one pleads Not Guilty.
Jun 8, 2013 15:09:40 #
After reading the news I have come to the conclusion that when it comes to the law, be it a police officer, judge, prosecutor or politician, the law seems to be what they say it is and this can change on a regular basis. What is written down on paper seems to be irrelevant. Just like our wonderful Government side steps the Constitution as they see fit.
Jun 8, 2013 15:11:58 #
dragonfist wrote:
Being a New Yorker believe me we have some arrogant cops that could use a good ass whupping. They are the ones that were bullies in high school and now some dufus legislator wants to protect them even more
agreed , completely !
Jun 8, 2013 16:35:31 #
nedell
Loc: Holland NY USA
ole sarg wrote:
Lets be clear. It is Conservative politicians who present this kind of bill.
Regardless, I think it is against the law to physically assault a police officer when he is doing his duty.
So the question is why propose a law that is already on the books.
Regardless, I think it is against the law to physically assault a police officer when he is doing his duty.
So the question is why propose a law that is already on the books.
There are no Conservative politicians in New York State.
Jun 8, 2013 20:02:06 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I think a hefty fine is what he has in mind, more than free room and board. I hope this doesn't pass because "being annoying" is pretty vague. If a cop starts the day by arguing with his wife, anything could be annoying.
Or it's a woman cop and it's two days before "that" time of the month...
Jun 9, 2013 00:32:42 #
RBurton1942 wrote:
I wonder if being photographed is annoying? br br... (show quote)
:roll: :roll: 8-) New York State? They still have courts in that place? "Harass a police officer?" I guess taking their donuts is harassing? New York, what a neat place :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
Jun 9, 2013 01:00:21 #
They were elected as 'lawmakers' so they have to keep making laws. Let's see, maybe we can pass a law outlawing people that have been subject to second hand smoke from breathing in public places. Excuse me, I have a golf and dinner date with a lobbiest friend. He gets angry when I'm late.
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