I know that we all have to be mad at the idiot raging at the cops for whatever reason, but I'm still mad at the stunting moron who sent two new parents and their newborn child to hospital.
Yeah, between the driver that went through the window and the guy that was yelling at the cops, this seems like way too much anger is focussed on the one that is clearly lesser of two idiots in this situation.
Yeah, between the driver that went through the window and the guy that was yelling at the cops, this seems like way too much anger is focussed on the one that is clearly lesser of two idiots in this situation.
Public shaming has always been an important method of correcting bad behaviour. It's literally how society has always operated. Does that moron deserve to lose his job or anything? Nah. Does he deserve to have his face plastered in public because he behaved like an entitled dickhead who felt that a minor inconvenience to him was more important than the health of three seriously injured people? Yup. Hopefully he's embarrassed about it, and hopefully it calms him down next time he finds a police emergency will cost him a few minutes of his life.
Yeah, I feel like maybe he just wasn't aware of what was going on. Maybe he would be a bit more sympathetic.
I know that whenever I am slowed down because police pulled over somebody at an inconvenient spot, there is a temptation to question the reasoning behind it - like could they have not gone to a parking lot or something?
Yeah, between the driver that went through the window and the guy that was yelling at the cops, this seems like way too much anger is focussed on the one that is clearly lesser of two idiots in this situation.
True, but there's not really much to say until we know the driver's name and how drunk/distracted they were. Also, the legal system will take care of her transgression.
Yeah, I feel like maybe he just wasn't aware of what was going on. Maybe he would be a bit more sympathetic.
I know that whenever I am slowed down because police pulled over somebody at an inconvenient spot, there is a temptation to question the reasoning behind it - like could they have not gone to a parking lot or something?
Maybe I am the weird one but I just assume when the police are blocking a road it's because they need to for their/someone else's safety or because there was no time to go off to the side.
I can't see ever being pissed because I can't get by and assume they are being jerks by not moving off the road.
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Looks like you'll need one long before I will. May I suggest deflection king?
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Maybe I am the weird one but I just assume when the police are blocking a road it's because they need to for their/someone else's safety or because there was no time to go off to the side.
I can't see ever being pissed because I can't get by and assume they are being jerks by not moving off the road.
If a road is totally blocked, I can see. It's when people are pulled over, to presumably to be issued a ticket for a driving infraction, that I find frustrating. I guess the blame is mostly on the driver for picking where to stop. I think driver educaiton should be to pull over into a parking lot or a side street.
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Yeah, I feel like maybe he just wasn't aware of what was going on. Maybe he would be a bit more sympathetic.
I know that whenever I am slowed down because police pulled over somebody at an inconvenient spot, there is a temptation to question the reasoning behind it - like could they have not gone to a parking lot or something?
I think it's totally normal to question it and think in your mind that it could be handled differently/better. Even to the point of frustration. However, that doesn't mean you get out of your car and swear at a cop repeatedly because you're frustrated. There is a line there, and I'm going to suggest 99% of people wouldn't cross it.
If a road is totally blocked, I can see. It's when people are pulled over, to presumably to be issued a ticket for a driving infraction, that I find frustrating. I guess the blame is mostly on the driver for picking where to stop. I think driver education should be to pull over into a parking lot or a side street.
This. This is, according to the cops I know, the majority of the problem. You don't need to stop the second you see the red and blues in the background. You can drive a bit, just as long as you make it clear that you are aware that the lights are for you and that you are making an honest effort to stop safely. That also doesn't mean to take the cop on a 20 minute trip to 'find' a 'safe place' to stop.
This. This is, according to the cops I know, the majority of the problem. You don't need to stop the second you see the red and blues in the background. You can drive a bit, just as long as you make it clear that you are aware that the lights are for you and that you are making an honest effort to stop safely. That also doesn't mean to take the cop on a 20 minute trip to 'find' a 'safe place' to stop.
This is what they show in driver training how to do it safely, in way the police will respect.
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Are we allowed to track him down, shame him mercilessly on social media, and hopefully get him fired from his job?
Because if so, here is his picture:
Spoiler!
Brutal. Likely not this guy’s best moment, but it would appear he didn’t break any laws and you’re calling for him to lose his job over an out of context episode? Weak.
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Brutal. Likely not this guy’s best moment, but it would appear he didn’t break any laws and you’re calling for him to lose his job over an out of context episode? Weak.
His other bad moment was when he bought that shirt.
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This. This is, according to the cops I know, the majority of the problem. You don't need to stop the second you see the red and blues in the background. You can drive a bit, just as long as you make it clear that you are aware that the lights are for you and that you are making an honest effort to stop safely. That also doesn't mean to take the cop on a 20 minute trip to 'find' a 'safe place' to stop.
This. I’ve been pulled over for my share of speeding over the years.
I like pulling over at overpass merge shoulders. Away from highway traffic.
At night, interior light goes on. Ignition off. Drivers window down. Both hands on wheel.
I’ve had a cop, give me a warning and it was in part for helping make his job safer. Just the once though lol
Above all else, do not jump out of the vehicle and run with your arms waving and shouting towards the police officer. Particularly not advisable in New Mexico, no matter how fast you are losing air from your left rear tire.
