Got a better reason as to why they'd buy every single paper in the county?
No Sheriff ordered anyone to do that. You don't know what you're talking about. They were friends of the states attorney and wanted to help him. I think the lawsuit was won by the newspaper, isn't that consequences?
You're joking, right? You couldn't possibly be saying that with a straight face!
No, I'm not joking. I was there and know what happened. Never once was it said that anyone was ordered to do anything. People volunteered to PURCHASE newspapers.
Please tell me ole wise one...what policy did the officers who were all off duty, and not being paid by anyone, violate?
You were there, huh? So you're just as guilty as the rest, right? Tell me, were any of the "volunteers" armed?
The officers that went out and puchased newspapers were off duty. I don't know if they were armed or not, I would suspect they were as I am always armed when I am off duty! I did not purchase newspapers but know the officers who did very well. This is a CIVIL issue, not a CRIMINAL issue! You can sue someone in civil court and get a judgement against them, but that does not mean they violated any laws. Did the federal government arrest any of the officers for first amendment violations. No! There were newspapers available for sale that morning. There was a lower court who ruled in favor of the officers. So obviously, this wasn't a clear cut issue as to if it were right or wrong. What person before this opinion would have thought it was wrong to purchase newspapers? One other thing, you weren't deprived, the owner of the newspaper was! Did you recieve any of the funds from the suit?
That's the problem with bad cops like you. You have forgotten that your first duty is to uphold the Constitution, not find a sneaky way to subvert it.
You think you are the freakin' lone ranger? Here's a clue for you, Barney: most of the people on these forums are either veterans or family members of veterans. I don't need to brag about my service to the likes of you, but suffice it to say it eclipses your pathetic efforts.
You have no respect for the Constitution. How do I know? Because you see nothing wrong with infringing on the Bill of Rights.
Your words tell me all I need to know about you. You think that you are above the law because you wear a badge. Infringing on the first amendment is okay, as long as it's you and your badge wearing buddies doing it.
When have I ever said that?
