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There were numerous explosive devices thrown about by the suspects. They were disposed of properly. The suspect was forced to stay within a confined area. Polic

There were numerous explosive devices thrown about by the suspects. They were disposed of properly. The suspect was forced to stay within a confined area. Police were able to respond within minutes of the suspect being spotted. We don't know how long he was inside the boat and where he was hiding previously. It may have been the case that the boat was searched but when the suspect was not inside. I would not have let my kids outside and I would not have gone outside either if I had been in the area. It's just not my thing to go out and have to be on the look out for explosive devices or suspects. I want the police to do that for me. That's what I pay taxes for. Nor would I have wanted anyone to be on the train while this guy is on the loose. These people just love to overreact. Also, the whole point of having a private home is that you get to let in anyone you want, this includes law enforcement. If I want them to come in and check my house and yard really fast, that's my decision to make. If I don't want them to, then they need a warrant. This is the whole point of the fourth amendment.

readme 14y ago
Absolutely. It is your right to stay inside and protect your family. It is your right to have the protection of the police. However, it is not your right to tell all of us other citizens what to do. Nor should it be the government's. However, it apparently is. I'm glad they caught the suspects. I do not agree even a tiny bit with the failed attempt that occurred before they caught the final suspect.
georgedonnelly 14y ago
I think the problem for me comes in when you start talking about what you want for other people. Doesn't each individual have the capacity and the responsibility to make his or her own decision?
- eropple 14y ago
  Yes, and each individual, by living in society, has agreed to communalize that responsibility with law enforcement. That being the point.
mikecane 14y ago
>>>It may have been the case that the boat was searched but when the suspect was not inside. Just a POI: The owner recounted that the cover had been lashed down and his son saw it was flapping in the wind when he went outside (after "being allowed to"). Had it been searched, I doubt the cover would have remained on it.
d23 14y ago
Not to mention, that sort of lockdown was only in the immediate area of where the psychopath was located. I left the house multiple times during the day and there were plenty of people walking and driving around without the police bothering them. It amazes me that people like this can sit back and play critic when it's not happening to them. If a violent murderer were in his backyard, I wonder if the OP would actually respect the people who would put their lives on the line to defend him.

readme 14y ago

Absolutely. It is your right to stay inside and protect your family. It is your right to have the protection of the police. However, it is not your right to tell all of us other citizens what to do. Nor should it be the government's. However, it apparently is. I'm glad they caught the suspects. I do not agree even a tiny bit with the failed attempt that occurred before they caught the final suspect.

georgedonnelly 14y ago

I think the problem for me comes in when you start talking about what you want for other people. Doesn't each individual have the capacity and the responsibility to make his or her own decision?

eropple 14y ago
Yes, and each individual, by living in society, has agreed to communalize that responsibility with law enforcement. That being the point.

mikecane 14y ago

>>>It may have been the case that the boat was searched but when the suspect was not inside. Just a POI: The owner recounted that the cover had been lashed down and his son saw it was flapping in the wind when he went outside (after "being allowed to"). Had it been searched, I doubt the cover would have remained on it.

d23 14y ago

Not to mention, that sort of lockdown was only in the immediate area of where the psychopath was located. I left the house multiple times during the day and there were plenty of people walking and driving around without the police bothering them. It amazes me that people like this can sit back and play critic when it's not happening to them. If a violent murderer were in his backyard, I wonder if the OP would actually respect the people who would put their lives on the line to defend him.