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Comments posted by LikesIke

On Family: Police let down victims

Posted on August 21 at 7:25 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

It's premature to blame anyone at this point. But there is no way the handling of this tragedy by all those involved does NOT get investigated. That said, here are some things that raise an eyebrow: Not notifying the families even eight hours after finding them? Not keeping the gun? (for which there is ample authority for the police to do). All of the "not available for comment" statements from the police chief/crisis place? The police asking the coroner to defer news releases to them? Maybe there are good reasons for all of this (I know, I know, avoid lawsuits). But it also can be interpretted as wanting to hide something. Of course, if everybody did their job--as they may have--there would be nothing to hide from--not even a lawsuit. The police and crisis people are not helping themselves by entering that endless loop of the 'no comment' crap. That only brings suspicion on them, regardless of whether or not they did their jobs according to law and policy. Prayers for the families.


On None

Posted on August 20 at 1:24 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Nicely done, Outspoken; blame the victim. God help us all.


On None

Posted on August 20 at 9:25 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

So, what---do we just all sing a round of "Que sera, sera" and move on? I'm not so inclined to do that. If everyone actually did "do their best", then they would have nothing to fear in an extensive investigation. The family is owed at least that. There are a number of nasty intersections in this case, where decisions were made--for better, or as it turned out, for worse. Let's find those, and make sure that we DID do all we could have--or, if we didn't, what to fix, so we'll know what to do better the next time. Prayers to the family.


On Female football player, mother file lawsuit

Posted on August 8 at 12:52 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

This is a loser for the district, and Heidi knows it. They'd be wise to settle.


On Senate wind energy bill withdrawn

Posted on March 13 at 2:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

"Shut'er down, LaVerne, she's blowin' oil!"


On Interim chief candidate named

Posted on March 13 at 11:59 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

With all due respect, your local paper...oh, nevermind.


On Interim chief stepping into uncertainty: Department has been without chief or contract two months

Posted on March 13 at 8:48 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

They were decent men, who believed in what they were doing, and tried very hard to negotiate the dysfunctional city government. But I can't say they were great leaders. And I don't necessarily think the Commission was wrong to look elsewhere. There comes a time when you have to 'cut the cord'. I agree that there was a lot of personal grudgery being played out in the whole process with the very first selection the commission made; and, he didn't deserve to be 'played' like he was.


On Interim chief stepping into uncertainty: Department has been without chief or contract two months

Posted on March 12 at 2:54 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Oops. Apologies, 19. You were right.


On Interim chief stepping into uncertainty: Department has been without chief or contract two months

Posted on March 12 at 11:33 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

So, are we finished ragging on the guy who said he wasn't going to be the interim? Check out the release: Robert Roberts. It's up to you 19, but I think you owe Prof an apology.


On Hit and run raises questions at police department

Posted on March 9 at 4:38 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

So, is that it? Case closed?


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