San Diego Cop Shoots Would Be Bike Thief

[Scotzman]

But you Incorporated snow angels, so I think it's okay.

[sbrguy]

problem with you all is that you all want the easy way out.

"head shots , he should have shot him more, he should have used a 22, etc".

that is the wrong route, and i'm surprised and dissapointed in all of you.

don't you know that you aren't supposed to "shoot" the bike theif, situations like these are best handled without guns and usually with a combination of bare knuckles fighting techniques and a severe beat down. 

won't you guys ever learn?

[fastwin]

I'm lazy, old and wear out quickly. I'm all about the easy way out! And Scotzman's right, I do feel better about the snow angel reference.

[hbliam]

I agree that hanging is too good for him, and a head shot would be preferable.

But with no other witnesses, I rather enjoy the fact that the description of what transpired sounds like it was taken from a police manual. There is no mention of the thief actually having a gun. We have only the word of the "three year veteran".

There is no legal requirement that says you have to wait until they produce the handgun. Just like we don't have to wait until they shoot us to shoot back.

[Betty]

But with no other witnesses, I rather enjoy the fact that the description of what transpired sounds like it was taken from a police manual. There is no mention of the thief actually having a gun. We have only the word of the "three year veteran".

Exactly.

Of course he identified himself as a police officer.
Of course the alleged* thief struggled with him.
Of course the alleged* thief appeared to be arming himself.
Of course he was only protecting himself.

What else was he going to say?

* This is the way you we see it reported down here. He is not a thief until it has been proven in court ... but then you won't be able to refer to him as a thief because that might cause discrimination. If you discriminate against someone you could be taken to court.

Merry Christmas everybody.

[fastwin]

What's the old saying? Dead guys make terrible witnesses. Seriously, you can't believe a word they say.

[hbliam]

What's the old saying? Dead guys make terrible witnesses. Seriously, you can't believe a word they say.

The old saying is, "I'd rather be judged by 12 then carried by six."

[fastwin]

Your old saying is what you say after mine.

I just want to know if someday the officer ever gets his bike back. Post it up if anyone ever finds out.

[Mozella]

Your old saying is what you say after mine.

I just want to know if someday the officer ever gets his bike back. Post it up if anyone ever finds out.

I for one hope he doesn't get his Yamaha back.

What I DO hope is that he gets a nice insurance settlement so that he can use the money to purchase some kind of Ducati, which would make all the hassle of dealing with these two dopes worth while.

[fastwin]

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[LoneStar]

another reason to love san diego

[akmnstr]

I say the cop is telling the truth.  Cause if it was me I would have shot both of the mo fos and gotten my bike back before I even said a word.  But maybe that is the difference between a Duc owner and a Yamaha rider.  Or a trained professional and 2nd amendment - moto riding - badass - touch my bike and your dead - mo fo.

Actually it might go more like this if I caught them, I'd say, "excuse me sir, excuse me.  That is my motorcycle that your loading there.  Oh, there has been a recall from Ducati and you've come to pick it up.  But the bike is 6 year old.  Oh, I see.  Ducati, knows that I'm one of their greatest fans and is extending this service beyond the warranty.  Well, that is so thoughtful of them.  Do you need any help loading my bike?"  

[lawbreaker]

how many years of experience does one need to have before they can be called a veteran?

... I have 20 and still dont think of myself as a veteran...


but I certainly aint no rookie