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ASH

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Feb 4, 2008
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I understand where you're coming from.


I understand where you're coming from.





You just lost the argument. :nono1:

I'm with Douglas. How in the world do you sleep at night justifying impaired driving by claiming this is a vacation destination? :angry:

I happen to make my living here and it's not based on seasonal tourism dollars. I walk and bike all over 30-A and have no interest in limping around the rest of my life because someone ran me over. Am I supposed to say, "I'll be OK, it was a local who hit me..."

I've followed idiots driving in both lanes, running others off the road, while I wait for the WCSO to catch up to me and stop the moron in the car in front of me. If you've ever witnessed the helplessness of not being able to do anythng while someone runs another off the road, you wouldn't understand the horror.
 

Kurt

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I'm with Douglas. How in the world do you sleep at night justifying impaired driving by claiming this is a vacation destination? :angry:

I happen to make my living here and it's not based on seasonal tourism dollars. I walk and bike all over 30-A and have no interest in limping around the rest of my life because someone ran me over. Am I supposed to say, "I'll be OK, it was a local who hit me..."

I've followed idiots driving in both lanes, running others off the road, while I wait for the WCSO to catch up to me and stop the moron in the car in front of me. If you've ever witnessed the helplessness of not being able to do anythng while someone runs another off the road, you wouldn't understand the horror.

I was not referring to drunk driving, but to EmeraldCoastDav's post. My point was that you can't make posts like the one below and have anyone believe you are rational. It is also a personal attack, which is not allowed on this forum. I let it go because this is an emotional issue and EmeraldCoastDav is an OK dude.


Therefore :nono1:


Instead of :banned:

You live in the midst of hell.
You should look for a new country home in the middle of the wilderness where you will only have to see your make believe world.

;-)

PS - I have bounced off the windshield of a drunk driver. :cuss:
 

emeraldcoastdav

Beach Lover
Apr 4, 2006
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I did not suggest letting them go. Maybe the taxi with a much less expensive ticket are the answer. After all as you suggested you al penalizing for what might happen rather then what did happen. It is the only crime I can think of that comes with such cost for what "might" hapen rather then what did happen.
 

John R

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Dec 31, 2005
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The potential for might is too great, imo. I really can't go any further on this topic. I can only use my own experience.

With regards to the number of LEO's you see around the county at any given time, I don't think cutting down the inventory during off season is a good idea. The crime rate is fairly constant, i think, whether there's a full population or not. Criminals need to eat too, there's just more fat during season. I'm believing that a lot of vacation is used by the sheriffs during off season...
 

Alicia Leonard

SoWal Insider
Just a couple question after reading the thread, Dave.
Do you believe that locals are being targeted, unfairly, during the off season, for DUI?
If that is the case, why not look at DUI arrest numbers throughout the year, instead of only patrol numbers?
Do you think the high number you see around (esp on 331) is during shift changes? I know when traveling, I usually have a higher number of deputies pass me during the time for shift changes, between the two stations.

(Just FYI) I'm usually very happy to see a strong number of officers on 331 during the busier times of day, cuz there is always some guy trying to kill everyone, by passing and speeding when they shouldn't.:wave:
 

emeraldcoastdav

Beach Lover
Apr 4, 2006
249
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Aleonard,
I believe what I suggested may be correct. The population drops dramaticly but traffic patrol does not. I am waiting for a response from the sherrifs dept. When the numbers come, we can compair stats to other populations to see of it is unjust.
 

emeraldcoastdav

Beach Lover
Apr 4, 2006
249
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John r
we can wait for numbers, but again you seem to be slurring traffic with crime cops. I think we should have as many cops as it takes to prevent crime.
Yes I am seperating traffic from other criminal offences.
 

Jdarg

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Feb 15, 2005
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John r
we can wait for numbers, but again you seem to be slurring traffic with crime cops. I think we should have as many cops as it takes to prevent crime.
Yes I am seperating traffic from other criminal offences.

Driving drunk is a criminal offense.
 
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