But see, we could play what if
forever. There is no indication that this happened every week with this
kid. I'm sure it's probable the driver was CYA, but that doesn't really
change my position that it is ludicrous to involve cops when things like this
should be handled between the adults. There is a whole lot of real crime
going on to keep cops busy without them having to play
mediator.
See my whole take on this is a larger
picture. We have become accustomed to the government being our
nanny. We need to get away from that. For over 200 years Americans
have handled problems amongst themselves. It's only in the last 30 years
or so that we can't wipe our bums without having a law to cover
it.
Charles Mims
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Angela
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 12:20 PM
To: The Sandbox Discussion List
Subject: RE: [Sndbox] FL. Boy fined on bike
Do you
think if it happens again that a fine should be imposed? If the cops hadn't
gotten involved in it and the parents didn't really do much to him and it
happened again, what should be done that time?
One
other little question.....This is a long shot, but what about the driver of the
car also protecting himself by calling the cops. If just the parents were
involved and no cops, what if the parents came back a couple days later and
tried to say their kid was hurt and expected the driver to pay
them?
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Sandbox Mail List Administration
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 11:57 AM
To: 'The Sandbox Discussion List'
Subject: RE: [Sndbox] FL. Boy fined on bikeExactly right I don't agree with you on that point . I do agree that it wasn't necessary to involve the police. But I do think the parents should impose some form of punishment to insure that he doesn't play that close to the road in the future.I never said he should go unpunished, just that he didn't need to be written a citation. It should have been handled adult to adult. Just because it's an accident doesn't mean there should be no consequences.Charles Mims
In a message dated 11/6/2003 11:48:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 11:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [Sndbox] FL. Boy fined on bike
Because you asked should he be punished for an accident. And I said yes.
well then you didnt agree with me because i dont think he should be punished for something he didnt intentionally do.
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