Posts for: pendennis
Apr 10, 2024 11:42:30 #
FrumCA wrote:
This is refreshing news. br br The National Assoc... (show quote)
Seems that the simplest way is to test - XX - Female XY - Male. That simple - XX competes with XX, and XY competes with XY.
Apr 10, 2024 09:56:27 #
I've been using the Epson V850 for several years, and it's been a great tool.
Epson does provide great software, and there are several other packages available to use with the scanner. I learned, not exactly the hard way, to use two or three scanning software packages. I noticed when using the Epson software, that not all transparency film scanned "equally". It seems that the different companies' algorithms for interpreting colors is a tad different. It seems that Kodachrome works better with Epson's software, Ektachrome better with Vuescan.
Epson does provide great software, and there are several other packages available to use with the scanner. I learned, not exactly the hard way, to use two or three scanning software packages. I noticed when using the Epson software, that not all transparency film scanned "equally". It seems that the different companies' algorithms for interpreting colors is a tad different. It seems that Kodachrome works better with Epson's software, Ektachrome better with Vuescan.
Apr 9, 2024 20:53:54 #
Frank T wrote:
They supplied the gun.
That seams like participation.
That seams like participation.
That's one of those hair-splitting conditions. Yes, the son took the pistol, but until someone proves positively that the Crumbleys intentionally left the gun safe unlocked (I believe both denied that), then it would have been nearly impossible to prove their intent.
According to attorneys who have defended these types of cases, case law requires direct participation to be accused of manslaughter/murder. The Crumbleys weren't at the scene of the murders.
I watched the defendants' sentencing hearing, and neither one seemed genuinely remorseful. Their statements were monotonously read by them, and likely lacked any remorse. There was a lawyer who stated that the Crumbleys would only perfunctorily provide statements. They couldn't admit to anything because their attorneys are filing appeals. Any statement(s) by defendants in open court could be used against their own interests. I didn't expect for those two to ever plead for forgiveness.
Apr 9, 2024 16:43:50 #
Frank T wrote:
Prior Restraint applies to the 1st Amendment and has nothing to do with this case.
You are correct.
One cannot be prosecuted or sued before a crime or tort is committed.
Apr 9, 2024 16:41:39 #
Frank T wrote:
The judge sentenced both parents to 10-15 years in prison.
Case closed.
Case closed.
Hardly. Both defendants are filing appeals. When this case gets into the appellate level, judges and justices will be deciding on issues of the law. That is a crap shoot. I wouldn't be surprised if this got into Federal courts. There are US Constitutional issues that will need addressing. The main one is the parents not participating the actual crime. U.S. law has long held that a person has to be a participant in a crime before they're charged with it.
Apr 9, 2024 16:36:12 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
I disagree, in my opinion there can be criminal liability associated with gun ownership that does not come into conflict with the second.
Never said that abuse of rights didn't bring civil or criminal liability. Abusing the 2nd Amendment is covered by various civil and criminal laws, just as other torts and criminal liabilities are for other rights' abuses.
Apr 9, 2024 11:19:44 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Gun owners should be held liable for irresponsibly storing their weapons which allows for something like this to happen. I support the second but I also think that gun ownership requires that the owner understand the potential danger of the misuse of a deadly weapon and take care in the storage and accessibility of their firearms.
Holding a person civilly liable is a far stretch to charging that person with a felony.
You've cited the conundrum between rights and responsibilities. All amendments to the Constitution lack any mention of responsibilities in exercising those rights; that's what laws and courts are meant to do. Liability and criminal responsibility can't be necessarily predicted, so no law can be passed which foresees violations; it's called prior restraint.
Apr 9, 2024 10:57:19 #
I've been following this case since the date of the murders. One of the common comments by criminal attorneys has been that prosecution for involuntary manslaughter has always required that the defendant has played a role in the actual crime; neither defendant was on the scene, therefore did not participate. The prosecutor is a leading candidate for the governor's office in Michigan in 2026, and she's using these prosecutions and convictions to pad her reputation. There are no instances in the U.S. where these charges have been filed.
There are literally thousands of cases in neighboring Wayne County/City of Detroit which have the same elements. A minor gets hold of a pistol at home and commits murder, manslaughter, etc. The Wayne County prosecutor has never filed charges against those parents.
The Crumbleys are indeed, lousy, crappy, parents, but even child neglect doesn't rise to the level of manslaughter.
The school district personnel are protected from prosecution based on contract immunity. That's also being challenged in state courts.
The Crumbleys have 45 days to appeal both the convictions and the sentences.
There are literally thousands of cases in neighboring Wayne County/City of Detroit which have the same elements. A minor gets hold of a pistol at home and commits murder, manslaughter, etc. The Wayne County prosecutor has never filed charges against those parents.
The Crumbleys are indeed, lousy, crappy, parents, but even child neglect doesn't rise to the level of manslaughter.
The school district personnel are protected from prosecution based on contract immunity. That's also being challenged in state courts.
The Crumbleys have 45 days to appeal both the convictions and the sentences.
Apr 8, 2024 22:22:46 #
DennyT wrote:
You mean the Shah American who was a despot and supported by America for decades ? Is that who you’re speaking of?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1953_Iranian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1953_Iranian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat
Yes, the very same one.
As opposed to the Muslim terrorists who've been in charge of Iran? As stated earlier, the solution is to take out Iran's ability to sell oil; completely close off ocean shipping and pipelines.
My statements were those of facts, or relaying statements made by others who had been there.
Apr 8, 2024 11:09:39 #
dennis2146 wrote:
For once we might even agree. I have a couple of ... (show quote)
Although I didn't major in Poly Sci during my college days, I do have enough credits for a major (my school would not grant double majors at the time). One of my classes was "Politics of the Middle East", taught by a female Persian professor. She insisted she was Persian, not Iranian. She advocated, through her text, that the U.S. should have supported the Shah, primarily through "gunboat diplomacy". Although complicated, the Shah should have dispatched SAVAK to Paris and kill Khomeini. Logic was that keep killing heads of Shi'a and few folks would want to step in. Yes, I'm very much aware of SAVAK's reputation, but what the Shah faced was just as fearful.
Apr 8, 2024 09:55:53 #
travelwp wrote:
How can Israel obtain their goal of a one state solution?
It would appear that adjacent countries don't wany any more Palestinians and almost half of the Palestinians still support Hamas. It's hard to understand how anyone could support Hamas, who butchered people and appeared to be pure evil.
It would appear that adjacent countries don't wany any more Palestinians and almost half of the Palestinians still support Hamas. It's hard to understand how anyone could support Hamas, who butchered people and appeared to be pure evil.
Hamas' aid and support flows directly, or indirectly, through Iran. First thing, shut down Iran's money supply - oil exports. No oil revenue, no terrorism. If Iranians starve, too bad.
Apr 8, 2024 09:22:36 #
I've seen a movie titled "The Kingdom". Premise is a bomb planted by Saudi terrorists in Riyadh followed by random killings at the American compound by terrorists dressed as Saudi police; large loss of life including a number of Americans. Four FBI agents go "rogue", heading to Iraq to investigate the death of a fellow agent. In the end, there's a huge shoot-out, killing the bad guys.
In the conversation at the end, Jason Bateman's character asks Jamie Foxx what he said to get Jennifer Garner to stop crying. Foxx replied,
This is the end game. There will be peace when someone wins.
In the conversation at the end, Jason Bateman's character asks Jamie Foxx what he said to get Jennifer Garner to stop crying. Foxx replied,
Quote:
At the same instant, a young Saudi was asked by his mother what his grandfather said before he died of his wounds. I told her we were gonna kill 'em all.
Quote:
Don't fear them, my child. We are going to kill them all.
This is the end game. There will be peace when someone wins.
Apr 6, 2024 16:24:20 #
I've always been a fan of Ray Ban sunglasses since the 1970's. Until now, I've usually purchased the tear-drop models, including the Outdoorsman models. Of late, I've become a fan of the Caravan model, having purchased a couple of pairs of the U.S.-made models from the 70's-90's. The Google, etc., searches are bereft of any sites like UHH, where there's real expertise on the models, replacement lenses, and the like.
I also own Randolph Engineering and AO sunglasses.
Any hoggers know of any blogs?
I also own Randolph Engineering and AO sunglasses.
Any hoggers know of any blogs?
Apr 6, 2024 10:18:41 #
robertjerl wrote:
...Actually if I knew ahead of time I would be in a gun fight at 50 yards or less I would show up with a semi-auto 12 GA shotgun with short barrel plus long magazine tube and it would be loaded with 000 buckshot and I would have bandoleers and pocket full of more rounds...
I would only differ with your selection in one respect: I'd use #4 buckshot up close. It's less likely to over-penetrate, and offers more lead/round.
My back-up is a Colt LWT Commander in Super .38, and a Model 14 Randall.
Apr 4, 2024 18:49:57 #
Caribou wrote:
I've never understood the gun fascination. I see them as tools and nothing else. They are for hunting or defense. Some people seem to worship them. I'm not a psychiatrist but I've wondered if there's possibly a phallic element involved.
Most of the "phallic" element is merely psycho-babble. Most any physical object, even cameras can become an obsession to some folks. It's a bit of the basis for folks collecting most anything. I've seen all sorts of collections and collectors. I have a modest collection of around 150 fountain pens. I know collectors who have, literally, thousands. The same goes for watches.
I believe the common thread about most collectors is the love for the sheer beauty, quality, and construction of the object. Watches are a wonderful example of precision engineering and assembly. Fountain pens have the same precision beauty. Firearms also have the same precision to them.