Monday, October 10, 2005
Po Po Punching Contest
N'awlins. In the aftermath of one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of the United States, the New Orleans police decide to take out their frustration and anger on one of their captors.
A 67 year old drunk bastard decided it was a good idea to resist arrest in the French Quarter and take a pop shot at one of the Federal Officers that are assisting the NOPD. Where did this man go wrong? For one, don't take shots at a police force that is known as the most corrupt PD in the United States. Two, especially after what this department has been through. Three, Mardi gras is not for another few months yet.
Where did the police go wrong? For one, hey, everyone's entitled to a little anger management after what they've been through, plus its in your job description. Two, do you really need to punch a 67 year old man 4 plus times in the head before and after he's apprehended? Three, don't try to take out the press, because you've pretty much fucked yourself from that point on. What, did you think the press was going to say "Oh, sorry you're right, I'll just pretend this little incident ever happened." C'mon, look at the day and age we're in!
At any rate, the officers pleaded not guilty and they are suspended without pay, which doesn't really mean much seeing as the NOPD is barely paid to begin with. They are the lowest paid PD's in the US. NOPD officers use food stamps to buy food if that's any indication.
A 67 year old drunk bastard decided it was a good idea to resist arrest in the French Quarter and take a pop shot at one of the Federal Officers that are assisting the NOPD. Where did this man go wrong? For one, don't take shots at a police force that is known as the most corrupt PD in the United States. Two, especially after what this department has been through. Three, Mardi gras is not for another few months yet.
Where did the police go wrong? For one, hey, everyone's entitled to a little anger management after what they've been through, plus its in your job description. Two, do you really need to punch a 67 year old man 4 plus times in the head before and after he's apprehended? Three, don't try to take out the press, because you've pretty much fucked yourself from that point on. What, did you think the press was going to say "Oh, sorry you're right, I'll just pretend this little incident ever happened." C'mon, look at the day and age we're in!
At any rate, the officers pleaded not guilty and they are suspended without pay, which doesn't really mean much seeing as the NOPD is barely paid to begin with. They are the lowest paid PD's in the US. NOPD officers use food stamps to buy food if that's any indication.
