I'm saying that I could not find a criminal code in GA that could be applied to this incident, IANAL. I suspect that the "slap on the wrist" is of a legal nature only. Yes, she may be eligible for a "work related injury" (PTSD?) regarding any "retirement/disability" compensation. And yes, the citizens of GA will foot the bill.
Sure they can, if they justify their weapon discharge on having a weapon pointed at them when the door is opened. It is what the good officer is claiming.
There are many good points being made in this thread. I agree that the shooter should be treated the same as any other citizen in this matter. I agree that her sorrow is completely outweighed by the sorrow felt by the family of the victim. I agree that there have been a surfeit of posts on OCDO that border on, and sometimes are obviously cop-bashing.
I realize this is a thread derailment, and it's important to me to discuss this. I feel very little sympathy for the shooter. My concern is for myself, and for those I care about.
The only way to make any positive changes in our society is to lead by example. Our government and it's representatives are a large part of our society as a whole. We cannot dismiss off-hand all members of the government in general, or the various police forces in particular. It's easy to succumb to hate, derision, and spite. It's easy to condemn an entire group of people based on the behavior of a few members of that group. I struggle to stay on the high road, and sometimes I fall off. But I know taking the easy way has gotten us where we are today, and so I choose to take the more difficult path of treating others as I would be treated myself.
I exhort all members of OCDO to do their best to rise above hate, derision and spite. Not only on the board, but in all their actions.
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Your premise is incorrect.There are many good points being made in this thread. I agree that the shooter should be treated the same as any other citizen in this matter. I agree that her sorrow is completely outweighed by the sorrow felt by the family of the victim. I agree that there have been a surfeit of posts on OCDO that border on, and sometimes are obviously cop-bashing.
I realize this is a thread derailment, and it's important to me to discuss this. I feel very little sympathy for the shooter. My concern is for myself, and for those I care about.
The only way to make any positive changes in our society is to lead by example. Our government and it's representatives are a large part of our society as a whole. We cannot dismiss off-hand all members of the government in general, or the various police forces in particular. It's easy to succumb to hate, derision, and spite. It's easy to condemn an entire group of people based on the behavior of a few members of that group. I struggle to stay on the high road, and sometimes I fall off. But I know taking the easy way has gotten us where we are today, and so I choose to take the more difficult path of treating others as I would be treated myself.
I exhort all members of OCDO to do their best to rise above hate, derision and spite. Not only on the board, but in all their actions.
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Update, sort of.
Unfortunately, this was a case of one human that murdered another. how quick was the shot from the time the door open till the shooting
Some witnesses(s) stated that he had only a Wii controller in his hand. The cops have not confirmed, or denied, the presence of a gun, even a BB gun. If a gun, even a BB gun had been present the cops would confirm that. Especially since the EPD chief categrorically stated that the cop saw a gun pointed at her and she shot the kid as a result of her seeing a gun. Now, they will not even repeat what they have already publicly stated.
