Comments on: Boise Copper Accused Of Smacking Mate

By: Zippo

Zippo — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:54:08 +0000

Rick, thanks for the stats… I always get in trouble when making such comments… now we have the numbers.

As for this case: I know nothing about this specific case… nor do any of you. And it is for this reason that I think most arrests should not be public information until after a conviction. Officers frequently make wrongful or erroneous arrests which fail in court.

Devil’s advocate moment about our society and laws: Have domestic violence laws been hi-jacked by the people who believe woman good, men bad? Are they just an extension of the vast anti-man marriage and divorce industry? Do you know any happily married men? Really? be honest. Most I meet feel like a hostage.

I advise young men to avoid marriage and co-habituating. In doing so you are giving up most of your constitutional rights. Bonus, due to modern feminism, sex, companionship, children, family, etc. is all fully available without marriage/cohabitation.

By: Blaskowitz

Blaskowitz — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:52:22 +0000

Excellent point Bec. This is nothing like a video recording of a police officer BLATANTLY violating a citizen’s civil rights that was sluffed off because she , to paraphrase, was a good officer of 23 years. Or the complete lack of interest in a 2 year federal investigation in to this department that NOONE knows anything about, including this department’s chief. But an off duty cop in his own home is accused by another individual of an action that really, like it or not, boils down to he said she said……………and there are almost 40 comments of the most disgusting sort (comparing cops to MURDERERS or words to that effect), apparently hours of research to show what a scumbag he/all cops are and how the system is skewed in cops favor. If he were on duty and excessive force were used, or perjury took place in the court room, or he was high or intoxicated on duty, or he used his position to STEAL items from the citizens of Boise….THEN I could understand this FIXATION with this man. But I think it REALLY IS TIME that someone reign this pathetic example of hypocrisy in and maybe just maybe focus on some issues that really are important and impact this city. This is nothing more than the Call of the Wild and mob mentality now. Change the term “police Officer” to accountant, or reporter and fill in the blank. How about giving him as much benefit of the doubt as the “heroine of YouTube” was given and shut down these comments now.

By: rick

rick — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:38:32 +0000

Because.. as a person who knows a bit about DV where there’s smoke there’s fire… and more than likely there have been multiple fires. I am by no means trying to convict him in public opinion.

I will be honest my agenda is to see if he keeps getting the preferential treatment that he so far has been afforded in this case and his DUI case.

By: bec

bec — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 05:14:25 +0000

Considering u do not know the story of why he was arrested for domestic violence don’t be to quick to judge this is my uncle and ppl do make mistakes sure if he did it then lock him up but I have never known him tobe a violent person

By: vince miller

vince miller — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 20:45:49 +0000

Again guys you have to read other sources! Read the Statesman article, it says it was a withheld judgement and after he successfully completed probation, the judge did remove from his record, just as I put in my post on March 15th!!

By: rick

rick — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:54:29 +0000

Where did u read that LJ? Two posts above yours

By: LJ

LJ — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:52:16 +0000

I think I read in one of the articles that this guy received a withheld judgement on the DUI…which means he can petition to have it taken of his record, so it likely won’t be on the Idaho Repository.

By: Interested Citizen

Interested Citizen — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:22:13 +0000

Yes, the stop was made by the Idaho State Police. I stand corrected.

My point was that the result of the DUI stop may have been far different if it had been made by the BPD. For example:

Oh, hello Gary! I didn’t realize it was you. How’s it going tonight? Hey, just be a bit more careful about that centerline, OK? Hey, did you just rinse your mouth out with Listerine? See you tomorrow down at the department, OK?

One set of rules for most of us, and another set of rules for cops, right?

But, the point is much larger than this. Government lacks accountability at most levels, and so-called “professional law enforcement” is one of the most egregious offenders.

EDITOR NOTE–We have to jump in here. The ISP made the DUI stop, arrested him and he was convicted six years ago. In the case of the recent DV call, BPD arrived, spotted the conflict and to avoid even the perception of favoritism they called in the sheriff who arrested the guy. Time to let the courts and BPD command work their magic before jumping on all coppers.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 01:16:09 +0000

The story says the DUI stop was State police…

By: Interested Citizen

Interested Citizen — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 22:49:41 +0000

What does the forum suppose that the result of the DUI stop would have been if it had been made by the BPD, rather than Ada County?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.