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So am I needlessly overheated over this?
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| 7/10/06
| StACase
Posted on 07/10/2006 6:53:23 PM PDT by StACase
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So am I needlessly overheated over this?
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posted on
07/10/2006 6:53:24 PM PDT
by
StACase
To: StACase
I'm sure I would have gotten in this cop's face and most probably would have tried to shove him into the pond.
I didn't have a problem until you said this. The guy's being an ass, don't give him an excuse to continue to be so. ASk for his supervisor.
To: StACase
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posted on
07/10/2006 6:55:09 PM PDT
by
YaYa123
To: StACase
Most LEO's go into it for the little power it brings them.
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posted on
07/10/2006 6:56:43 PM PDT
by
Sybeck1
To: StACase
Hmm? Where was the barrier? Draw a map.
To: StACase
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posted on
07/10/2006 6:57:39 PM PDT
by
cmsgop
(It's "BOOTY TIME, BOOTY TIME" ARCROSS THE USA , "BOOTY TIME, BOOTY TIME".......)
To: StACase
So am I needlessly overheated over this?Yes. Not that I can't relate though.
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posted on
07/10/2006 6:57:43 PM PDT
by
keat
(I'm carbon neutral - how 'bout you?)
To: YaYa123
So do you think it's ok for a cop to enter your property and order people around just because he feels like it?
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posted on
07/10/2006 6:58:07 PM PDT
by
StACase
To: StACase
well, you're not in jail, nor scheduled to see the local judge. cops are like any group, you get your Andy Taylors, and then you get your Barney Fifes. even though it's your private property, go a bit easy, they do have to deal with a lot of crap on a daily basis.
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posted on
07/10/2006 6:58:15 PM PDT
by
frankenMonkey
(Name one civil liberty that was not paid for in blood)
To: MikefromOhio
He just sounds overly officious. Why not call in and speak to a supervisor if you think it rates it?
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posted on
07/10/2006 6:58:53 PM PDT
by
Clara Lou
(A conservative is a liberal who has been mugged by reality. --I. Kristol)
To: StACase
Was the cop's issue a safety buffer issue or a crowd control/admissions fee issue?
To: StACase
As a licensed pyrotechnics operator, I would say that the police officer was out of bounds. First of all, if you were that close to the event, they shouldn't have issued a permit for the show. There are established distances for the size of shell used. Second of all, it is the pyro's call as to where people should be. I am always getting people out of the way before the show. Third of all, it is YOUR PROPERTY. (Isn't it?)
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posted on
07/10/2006 6:59:55 PM PDT
by
irishtenor
(We survived Clinton in the 80s... we can survive her even when her husband is gone.)
To: Clara Lou
He just sounds overly officious. Why not call in and speak to a supervisor if you think it rates it?
That's what I said.......
To: irishtenor
I am always getting people out of the way before the show. You personally? Show's I've been to, cops have been called or hired to protect the perimeter from people getting too close, and in the case of water shows... the Coast Guard or police boats enforce the line.
To: MikefromOhio
Well, I think that you're very astute. :^)
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posted on
07/10/2006 7:05:13 PM PDT
by
Clara Lou
(A conservative is a liberal who has been mugged by reality. --I. Kristol)
To: StACase
would have gotten in this cop's face and most probably would have tried to shove him into the pond. Not overheated, but you need to learn how to talk to cops.
The first step is get him on record: 'Can you put that in writing sir' (the sir is important, you don't have to mean it.)
Then ask to speak to his supervisor.
If he gives you any answer but '(s)he will be hear as soon as reasonably possible' politely order him off your property.
You don't want to touch him, he'll shoot you, get away with it and get a medal.
Also bear in mind it could be a rent-a-cop. They tread very close to impersonating an officer on a daily basis.
Finally consider you might mess up a good thing. The fireworks might be too close to your house. Making too much noise could end the display for everyone.
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posted on
07/10/2006 7:05:32 PM PDT
by
Dinsdale
To: irishtenor; StACase
As a licensed pyrotechnics operator, I would say that the police officer was out of bounds. First of all, if you were that close to the event, they shouldn't have issued a permit for the show. There are established distances for the size of shell used. Second of all, it is the pyro's call as to where people should be. I am always getting people out of the way before the show. Third of all, it is YOUR PROPERTY. (Isn't it?) Exactly - our family business butts up against the airport - when the blue angels come - we have THE best seat for miles - even better than the vip tent....weve had some troopers refuse us entry to our property - but they quickly back down when you threaten legal action.....Ive also found that a well placed letter, copied to several depts (police / fire etc) detailing your concerns often prompts a visit in which security and your concerns can be frankly discussed
we havent had a problem for years, and weve come to a common understanding
Weve aquiesced in that we no longer go up on our roof with lawn chairs during the show....other than that - we have full and complete access to our property
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posted on
07/10/2006 7:11:06 PM PDT
by
Revelation 911
(Church bbq sauce now avail - see my profile for details)
To: StACase
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posted on
07/10/2006 7:11:52 PM PDT
by
YaYa123
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To: Revelation 911
Ive also found that a well placed letter... Has your letter ever extended an invitation to watch the show from your location? They probably have kids too.
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