Riley calls anew for anti-crime reforms
Mayor says it's time for lawmakers to act
By Glenn Smith
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley has pushed for criminal justice reform for more than two years, only to see various anti-crime bills languish and stall in the General Assembly. This year, he hopes to rally enough statewide support to convince lawmakers that it is time to act.
Flanked at City Hall by Charleston Police Chief Greg Mullen and 9th Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson, Riley on Thursday said the city will renew its efforts to change state law to crack down on repeat offenders and stiffen penalties for gun crimes.
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley
Charleston leaders plan to meet in Columbia with municipal and law enforcement officials Jan. 29 to discuss a coordinated push for a host of anti-crime measures.
The city also intends to add a "Support Tough Crime Legislation" section to its Web site Monday to allow residents to track anti-crime bills through the legislative process, Riley said.
"Violent crime committed with guns is a statewide problem," he said. "We must all work together, large cities and small towns, to have the strongest and toughest criminal justice system in our state."
Among other things, the city wants the state to:
• Allow police to conduct warrantless searches of offenders on probation or parole.
• Deny bail for repeat offenders charged with new crimes.
• Bar anyone convicted of a crime carrying a sentence of two years or more from possessing handguns or military-style rifles.
• Create a separate offense for anyone caught with a gun while selling, manufacturing or possessing drugs for distribution.
• Increase the punishment for those convicted of assault and battery with intent to kill to a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison. The current law carries no minimum penalty and has a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
• Expand current laws governing the illegal use and possession of firearms to include military-style rifles, such as AK-47s.
• Require all criminals to serve at least 85 percent of their sentences before they are eligible for parole or release.
The city also signaled its support for adding resources to state courts, prosecutors' offices, the state probation and parole agency, the Corrections Department and other criminal justice organizations.
Coming up
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley will give his annual State of the City Address at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall's council chambers at 80 Broad St. He is expected to speak about the economy, the city's fiscal condition, the federal stimulus package, sustainability programs, regional planning, affordable housing and more. The address will be broadcast live on WCIV-TV ABC News 4.
The city's list is nearly identical to proposals that have been floating around since 2006, when a marked increase in area homicides sparked calls for get-tough measures to end the bloodshed.
Despite the work of a Senate criminal justice task force and calls from area police chiefs for reform, little legislation has been passed to address the problems.
One exception was the passage last year of a new law allowing DNA samples to be collected when felony suspects are arrested. The Legislature, however, included no funding to implement the law.
Several lawmakers, including Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell and House Speaker Bobby Harrell, both Charleston Republicans, have expressed strong support for criminal justice reform. But the Legislature is expected to be heavily preoccupied this session tackling the dire state budget crisis.
Riley said he is confident that lawmakers can address these bills while working on the budget.
Wilson said many of the proposed measures can have an immediate impact and carry little or no cost to implement. "These are tools that will help us immeasurably," she said.
Mullen said cutbacks to state law enforcement agencies have added to the burden and duties of local police and sheriff's offices.
Passing these measures, he said, would plug gaps in the justice system and better enable police to carry out such tasks as ensuring that those on probation and parole aren't committing new crimes.
"We're offering up a lot more than we're asking for," he said.
Reach Glenn Smith at 937-5556 or gsmith@postandcourier.com.
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BPFROM843 (anonymous) says...
--Allow police to conduct warrantless searches of offenders on probation or parole.
unconstitutional and violation of rights
--Deny bail for repeat offenders charged with new crimes.
your gonna need two new jails instead of one
--Bar anyone convicted of a crime carrying a sentence of two years or more from possessing handguns or military-style rifles.
just about every charge carries a possible 2 year sentance
--Create a separate offense for anyone caught with a gun while selling, manufacturing or possessing drugs for distribution.
create a charge so now riley is a lawmaker lol
--Increase the punishment for those convicted of assault and battery with intent to kill to a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison. The current law carries no minimum penalty and has a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
not gonna happen only in extreme cases
--Expand current laws governing the illegal use and possession of firearms to include military-style rifles, such as AK-47s.
this is already a serious charge go straight to feds
--Require all criminals to serve at least 85 percent of their sentences before they are eligible for parole or release.
already the case for violent offenders which is basicly the point of this reform is to curb violence
riley why dont you just come out and say you just want black criminals that commit any crime to go away for a long time
January 23, 2009 at 1:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
carolinapanther (anonymous) says...
I think what Riley is saying is that criminals need to be put away for a long time. Whether they are black, white, or hispanic! Good job Riley! Keep up the good work!
January 23, 2009 at 2:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
carolinapanther;
"-Expand current laws governing the illegal use and possession of firearms to include military-style rifles, such as AK-47s."
Before you start singing the praises of this clown of mayor bear in mind that any time a politician wants to "expand" gun laws they are just advancing their own anti gun agenda. It has nothing to do with crime prevention.
A gun never killed any body without someone making it do so.
There are plenty of laws in effect right now to lock up criminals for just about any crime.
The only guns they are going to outlaw are those belonging to honest people.
Read the second amendment. The right of the people to keep and bear arm shall not be infringed. It' a right and Riley or no one else has the authority to take it away unless fools give up that right.
January 23, 2009 at 5:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
pirate42 (anonymous) says...
Great news about time someone got the GO Nads to get the little criminals off the street
January 23, 2009 at 5:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
carolinapanther (anonymous) says...
They are not taking guns away from law abiding citizens, just making sure that criminals caught with guns are put away for a long time. Not everybody is out to get you! If you obey the law, you have nothing to worry about.
January 23, 2009 at 5:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
carolinapanther (anonymous) says...
Good job Mayor Riley, there are alot of us out there that stand with you on the fight against crime. Keep on fighting!
January 23, 2009 at 5:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
spengler (anonymous) says...
If Riley resigned, the crime rate would go down 50%.
January 23, 2009 at 5:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Valkyrie (anonymous) says...
Try try try again....
Come on, what a joke. How about real punishment and not slaps on the hands. But than again if Mr Obama, isnt going to punish terrorists, why should criminals in Charlie Town by held accountable?
January 23, 2009 at 6:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
theronce (anonymous) says...
Looks like political posturing to me. From the stories that we read almost daily here, the simple solution is to just keep them locked up for the duration of their original sentences.
January 23, 2009 at 7:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
postman01 (anonymous) says...
I'm sick of Little Joe. The reason I refer to him in this manner is because my family has been friends with his family for decades and Big Joe was his Dad.
There was a time when we were all proud of Little Joe. But the truth is that he has DECLINED BADLY mentally and emotionally due to age and needs to be put out to pasture NOW because the people that have managed to surround him are USING the persona of an old man with a reputation earned when when he was younger to advance their insane agenda. Put simply, the truth is ometimes unpleasant but we have to face it and deal with it.
January 23, 2009 at 7:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
captivated (anonymous) says...
The new jail being built on Leeds will be overcrowded when it is finished. If the mayor gets his agenda, where will he put all these criminals? There will be no money coming from the gubmint to build new jails.
January 23, 2009 at 7:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
carolinapanther (anonymous) says...
Why is everybody making this about the mayor? Stick to the article relating to putting criminals away for a longer sentence. I think we can all agree that violent crime would drop dramaticaly if Riley's agenda is put in place.
If anyone else would of discussed this, everyone would be praising the person, but because some people apparently have some differences with the mayor, you think this is a bad idea. We all need to be on the same page or else criminals are going to keep getting released and the next victim could be you!
January 23, 2009 at 7:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
carolinapanther (anonymous) says...
Keep the criminals in North Charleston!!
January 23, 2009 at 8:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
River_Rat (anonymous) says...
According to Mayor Summey North Charleston's crime rate is improving and compared to other places economically he expects North Charleston to be "ahead of the game" Heck, from the article today if I didn't know better I would think North Charleston is the place to be in the low country.
According to Mayor Riley, Charleston's crime problem is the fault of the State Government. To me this seems to be blatant pass the buck politics but he has been Mayor like, forever, so I guess a lot of people buy into this stuff.
January 23, 2009 at 8:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
carolinapanther - Mr. riley has made the article about himself by opening his mouth. He is trying to divert attention away from the real problem. Liberal leaning JUDGES putting crooks back on the street with a slap on the wrist.
You and he are both lockstep with Liberal Socialist stupidity.
January 23, 2009 at 8:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Reader (anonymous) says...
This is just more of Riley posturing. He is going this for the same reason he likes to meddle in school matters; he knows that he will be able to crow about being pro-education, but never have to be the one to worry about the costs of his proposals. Rather than doing anything about crime that he has the power to do right now, he would rather crow about this idea. At the end of the process, he has no risk of blame whether it works or not since it is a Statehouse matter, but he can claim to have been anti-crime.
January 23, 2009 at 8:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
carolinapanther (anonymous) says...
a_set_love, you dont know me! I dont call you names and I would like that same respect. I am probably the most non liberal person you would ever meet, but thats not the point. I am for locking up these criminals for as long as possible and if I can get Rileys help then I will take it. I dont care about party lines, I care about keeping the streets of Charleston safe.
January 23, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
Posted by carolinapanther on January 23, 2009 at 8:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Keep the criminals in North Charleston!!
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Most normal people are saying keep the criminals in jail but you are saying dump them on law abiding citizens of the City of North Charleston. Like most Liberal Socialists your head is really screwed up.
January 23, 2009 at 8:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
desspec (anonymous) says...
Do we really not have enough laws against committing crimes, or do we not have enough judges who will keep the vermin locked-up for their full sentences?
January 23, 2009 at 8:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
carolinapanther - Respect is earned! It is not a birthright.
Mr. riley has said nor done anything to further crime. His words simply are an attempt to divert attention from the real problem.
How are the criminals able to ply their stock and trade on innocent citizens. The bleeding heart liberal judges, backedup by the bleeding heart Liberal Socialists in America are allowing it.
January 23, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
carolinapanther (anonymous) says...
a_set_love, that statement was just a joke, calm down a little. Again, you dont know me! so I will ask you once more to be respectful as I have been to you.
January 23, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
sorry, should read "Mr. riley has said nor done anything to further crime prevention."
January 23, 2009 at 8:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
carolinapanther (anonymous) says...
a_set_love, I agree with you on the judges issue, all Im saying is when someone is asking for tougher penalties on criminals, lets support that and not put someone down for taking a stand, or question there true intentions. Kudos to Mayor Riley for taking a stand against crime!
January 23, 2009 at 8:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kma71 (anonymous) says...
I've lived in North Charleston for the past 10 years. I have never been the victim of a crime. There have been nights when I went to bed and forgot to lock the door. No break ins or attempts of one either.
Just like in the city of Charleston, it all depends where in the city you live. Not all of North Charleston is bad. Just like not all parts of the city of Charleston are bad.
January 23, 2009 at 8:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
greyman (anonymous) says...
So he is trying to make his own assault weapons ban. Nice...What a terd.I don't get all the gun legislation. Drugs are illegal. You can still buy drugs on the street. Do you really think if you ban assault weapons criminals won't have them. It will probably just create a new business for them. There should be a term limit on mayor.
January 23, 2009 at 8:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
scconservative (anonymous) says...
Has the Mayor for Life been tough on crime in the last 20 years? In the last week I hear him spouting off from the DC inaugural about his big brush with power and now he has become Mr. Law & Order as well as proposing some unConstitutional new laws....what is up with Little Joe, does he figure in some new mini-me Czar role within the the new Dept of Social Justice?
January 23, 2009 at 9:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SpiderJohn (anonymous) says...
They are going to take your guns!
Riley sucks because I don't like him!
Liberal judges are to blame!
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Actually, there is no more space in our prison system. Because of our "war on everything " we have stuffed our prison system full of non-violent drug offenders, so we end up paroling people that truly belong behind bars.
Enforce gun laws against criminals. And does anyone really need an AK47 to defend oneself or go hunting? No one want to take lawful citizens guns.
If anyone would care to remember what downtown was like prior to Riley's administration? It was scary, there were strip clubs on Venue, burned out lots, homeless where the Charleston Place is now. I think we can all agree it is much better now.
This is America and we have a judicial system that has served us well. Judges have had their hands tied by mandatory sentencing laws, three strikes you are out and numerous other laws......what do you want them to do? Disregard the laws? Most of the deals that get made are by the DA's office to clear dockets.
Sitting on this post bashing anyone will not help....if you want things to change start paying attention to who you vote for instead of voting a straight ticket. Just because someone has a (D) or an (R) by their names does not mean they automatically follow your beliefs.
January 23, 2009 at 9:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
carolinapanther,"They are not taking guns away from law abiding citizens,"
You are delusional.
There is now in the white house a man who has a history of anti gun positions. Little Joe is also an anti gun advocate and he just came back from the big Obama love fest and is now all fired up to ban what he calls assault weapons.
You may not care a fig about the 2nd amendment but there is a lot of us that do.
You may not realize it but the 2nd is the one amendment that gives the population a chance to keep the others from being trashed if the government becomes too oppressive.
Wake up, read our constitution.
January 23, 2009 at 9:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
crankyyankee (anonymous) says...
We don't enforce the laws we have on the books now and ya'll want to institute more? Brillant! An "A" to all you low country honor students. Why don't ya'll start with something small like "Illegal Immigration". Once you tackle that move to the next, but don't saddle yourself with more laws you won't enforce. It would be impossible to underestimate the ingnorance of the natives! If your reading this your probably not from this area. If you understand it I know your not!
January 23, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SpiderJohn (anonymous) says...
little boy - bite me! You are doing nothing to help anything or anyone. Your brazen attempt at illogic is apparent and your lack of social skills explains why you must skulk around the internet to find "friends", probably the purchased kind.
Put up or shut up. Until you have something of relevance to say:.oh, wait that means you would never post. I would hate that, I look forward to your pathetic attempts
January 23, 2009 at 10:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hairy1663 (anonymous) says...
South Carolina State Law
SECTION 23-31-510. Prohibition against regulation of certain matters.
No governing body of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision in this State may enact or promulgate any regulation or ordinance which regulates or attempts to regulate the transfer, ownership, possession, carrying, or transportation of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, or any combination of these things.
Riley knows this and is either sincere (which I personally am a bit skeptical) or is trying to set the atmosphere to ch allege it. I say I'm a bit skeptical because Riley is an active member of the the group Mayors Against Illegal Guns, A group founded an run by Mayor Michael Bloomberg of NY City. I also find it strange that he waited until after the elections to come out with it. Possibly he feels that the support for the current administration and their views regarding military style weapons would help his efforts. Either way I have a feeling that Mayor Riley will be watched very closely concerning this issue.
January 23, 2009 at 10:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
blah_blah_blah (anonymous) says...
WHINERS, ALL OF YOU!!!
You watch the message board light up when a couple of mug shots are posted on here (like yesterday). Then you guys all bitch when someone wants to do something about it.
Oh and stupidest comment of the day award (drumroll, please)
"A gun never killed any body without someone making it do so."
January 23, 2009 at 10:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hairy1663 (anonymous) says...
SpiderJohn, The second amendment has noting to do with hunting, it has everything to do with freedom. Saying someone doesn't need an AK-47 for hunting is like saying you don't need the internet to practice free speech. Neither are required, but where do you want to draw the line at with your freedoms. Gun owners have been attacked on every front, from out right bans to unreasonably high taxes on firearms and ammunition, so it's a little hard not to get defensive.
January 23, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
Posted by SpiderJohn And does anyone really need an AK47 to defend oneself or go hunting? No one want to take lawful citizens guns.;
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AK47s are not quite as accurate as my mini30 but use the same 762x39 ammo and can be used for taking deer size game.
It's not a question of need. If I want an AK47 the government has no business telling me I can't have one as long as it cannot be fired fully automatic which would be in violation of the law pushed by another socialist,FDR, in 1934.
You think no one "wants" to take lawful citizens guns.
Ask the folks in England or Australia. Long guns and hand guns confiscated. Crime has since gotten out of control.
Hungarian born billionaire George Soros has financed Obama through various outlets to the tune of millions of dollars.
Soros finances Rebecca Peters who heads up the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA)which pressed for gun registration in Australia which resulted in the government confiscating and destroying almost 3/4 of a million guns belonging to law abiding citizens.
Soros poured piles of money into Obama's election bid for one reason. He sees an ally in his goal toward a global gun ban.
Don't be fooled into thinking "it couldn't happen here"!
January 23, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
singleroni (anonymous) says...
summey - will just juggle the crime numbers til they look good. no real change. just to make it look like an improvement. cooking the books i believe it is called. if you think it wiil get better ride spruill or rivers avenue. it is a numbers joke.
January 23, 2009 at 11:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
amembersid (anonymous) says...
Would somebody please punk slap Riley in the back of the head? Why don't those three walk the streets at night?
January 23, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AFWally (anonymous) says...
Crime is big business, prisons, cops, judges, courts, lawyers, prosecuters etc. look at the money... it's all about the money, occasionally the illusion is created that improvement is taking place, just a numbers game, as long as crime doesn't effect the elite and leadership nobody really gives a sheet.
January 23, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SpiderJohn (anonymous) says...
You gun nuts, are well, NUTS. The sky is falling! They are going to turn us into a commie pinko nation!
We must have our guns so we can take over when they scare us!
You are all much more frightening then Jason or Freddy....you really exist!
January 23, 2009 at 12:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
postman01 (anonymous) says...
carolinapanther, you do not understand the structure of Authority. Read my previous post carefully. Mayor Riley possesses enormous authority due to his 25 year+ tenure in office, his OUTSTANDING leadership during Hurricane Hugo and his admirable record when he was younger and therefore not DELEGATING authority as he is now. He used to be proactive, not reactive. Now he is just, for the most part, rubber stamping the intemperate motions of his subordinates and more.
Can you claim that you have long term knowledge of his family? That you have been aware (from something other than the newspaper or what you've heard) of not only him as a person but also those around him familially and as good friends? I'm confident the answer is no. When was the last time Mayor Riley showed up at a wedding involving your family, at a funeral, or other similar social gathering?
The unpleasant fact of life here is the aging process. Mayor Riley, in addition to being someone I know personally, has been a hero to me in the past and also to countless other NATIVES who were actually born here. Of course I don't like to see him decline and neither do his friends and family. But this is an unpleasant fact of life and the time has come--unfortunately--for the City Of Charleston to move on from the era of one of the greatest Mayors in its history. I don't want to see him die in office and would prefer that he graciously step down. But his days are nearly over and, for the individual and collective benefit of the lowcountry, it is time to move on. I would rather it could be different but it's not and I regret the necessity of arriving at this conclusion.
January 23, 2009 at 12:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
blah_blah_blah Oh and stupidest comment of the day award (drumroll, please)
"A gun never killed any body without someone making it do so."
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I was hoping it would not come to this, but you see the reason I wrote that line the way I did was to make sure that people as patently stupid as you seem to be would not start reciting the tired old "guns kill" mantra.
Now if my explanation is to deep for your shallow intellectual reach ask your mommy to explain it to you.
Now you have yourself a nice little day.
January 23, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SpiderJohn (anonymous) says...
Posted by yird on January 23, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
blah_blah_blah Oh and stupidest comment of the day award (drumroll, please)
"A gun never killed any body without someone making it do so."
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I was hoping it would not come to this, but you see the reason I wrote that line the way I did was to make sure that people as patently stupid as you seem to be would not start reciting the tired old "guns kill" mantra.
Now if my explanation is to deep for your shallow intellectual reach ask your mommy to explain it to you.
Now you have yourself a nice little day.
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yird, yird, yird is a turd - don't be like that! You know you are wrong, but I know you are a big enough man to embrace your wrongness and move to a higher level of being....like a human being maybe!
January 23, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
River_Rat (anonymous) says...
If you're worried that the Government will take away guns from lawful citizens and only leave them for the criminals then go rent "The Adventures of Remo Williams" Their is a Korean dude that will teach you how to doge bullets and do other cool stuff.
January 23, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
SpiderintheJohn; you need not try any harder, I"m convinced.
You really are a simpleton with little or no grasp on reality.
You and carolinapussycat should get together with blah_bird_brain and sing Kumbaya.
January 23, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
Okay, carolinapanther.
January 23, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
zoomru (anonymous) says...
WHAT.....???
Mayor Riley......then turn yourself IN...!! Bucko !!
Quote: "stiffen penalties for criminals who repeatedly prey on society, Mayor Joe Riley announced Thursday."
Well.....Riley..let's review how you prey on ALL citizens tax paying WALLETS !! Instead of informing citizens of all Choices and SOLUTIONS to OUR landfill issues or mass transit problems; you go right along with the Good ol' Boyz. Trash runs a deficit and CARTA runs a deficit !!!
And you are going to STAND for dumping on Parkers Ferry..??? You go begging for 150 Million for RAIL to Summerville..??
LOL.....LOL !!!
Would we even need a LANDFILL if cities INSTALLED plasma COnverters and sold the ELECTRICITY back through the POWER GRID...?!?!
How much transportation from www.unimodal.com could be installed for 150 Million...??!? Think of the advertising revenue...alone..?!?!
Mayor ...this is the 21st Century and OBAMA wants change....WELL..What are you going to CHANGE...!?!?!
January 23, 2009 at 12:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
topixfocus (anonymous) says...
While everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of putting criminals away, let's look at the rate of conviction put forth by the Solicitor's Ofc. I think we'd all be shocked at the number of cases that are dismissed or pled to a lesser offense. WHY IS THAT???
January 23, 2009 at 12:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AFWally (anonymous) says...
because they don't give a sheet, that's why you need to be packin', whether you got a permit or not pack anyway, its your life.
January 23, 2009 at 1:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tides (anonymous) says...
Lets push for reform prosecuting corrupt tyrants who swindle money from taxpayers! OH! We can't. Riley would be put UNDER a prison if we did!
Mullins using his office to spy on people posting on the P&C, is he?
January 23, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tides (anonymous) says...
Stiffer laws, stiffer penalties will do nothing. History proves that time and time and time again.
What is wrong with the 3 Stooges? Why are we not prosecuting white collar crimes committed by Riley and our own State elected leaders? Because they are all in the clique of the "good ole boy" system. That's why!
January 23, 2009 at 1:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
counterpoint (anonymous) says...
I wish all of you would go away.
January 23, 2009 at 1:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tides (anonymous) says...
Are you sick and tired of these politicians feeding your tax money to THEIR special interest?
January 23, 2009 at 1:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tides (anonymous) says...
Yes, Crime does pay. Look at our tyrant judges who are so perfect and NEVER break any laws. Then look at our elected leaders like Glenn McConnell and Robert Ford who NEVER break any laws too!
Full audits would have the lot of them exposed for white collar crimes.
January 23, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AFWally (anonymous) says...
Mullins using his office to spook. lol He wouldn't even make a pimple on a lousy spook's arse.
January 23, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
postman01 (anonymous) says...
Tides, Mullins is a PATHETIC successor to Reuben Greenberg. Anyone would have had a hard time measuring up to Reuben but this man INVITES this kind of unflattering comparison.
Here's an everyday example. I recntly saw some city police officers cruising Broad street on large, motorized tricycles with a number of obvious design defects, including a center of gravity that's way too high (I mean literally), that are no doubt a SOP to the "green" movement.
The reason I am bringing this up is because of my immediate reaction to such a sorry spectacle. While I, along with many others, have complex emotions regarding the police, this was the first time in my life when my immediate reaction was "how pitiful".
If Mullins is really wasting his time "spying" on posters here on the thread, then he needs to be removed immediately for incompetence. This also leads to the logical conclusion that there are more police officers than we really need and the size of the force can be reduced, saving a lot of taxpayer dollars.
January 23, 2009 at 6:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
wonderdog (anonymous) says...
Given the salaries paid our police officers, decreasing the size of our police department would not be a noticeable difference. I would rather see some of the other expenditures suspended (at least temporarily). President Obama just froze all of his staff salaries (those that are $100k plus). How about it, Riley? How about it, McGinley?
The silence is deafening.
January 23, 2009 at 7:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bootlicked (anonymous) says...
I guess Cotton-eyed -Joe would recommend a stiff penalty for Rusty Thomas since he broke the law by not following national standards that lead to nine deaths.
January 24, 2009 at 12:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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