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02-02-2016, 02:41 PM
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We can ALL say what we want, not just Trump. That is if you don't mind not being "Politically Correct" or hurting someone's feelings.
It's called the right of free speech.
WTF - over.... 
Last edited by BEETLE; 02-02-2016 at 02:51 PM..
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02-03-2016, 12:16 PM
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What got me the most was the fact that this guy didn't have to exaggerate anything. As a "first responder" he sees exactly what goes down, and you can bet your sweet patootie that NONE of the decision makers would ever dream of seeing thing through his eyes.
They're too busy drumming up welfare voters and undocumented immigrant voters to stay in office. (Remember, all you need is a valid ID, not a valid citizen ID to register!)
The world of PC is the bane of our existence!
"Free Speech F***ing Matters"
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I am a legend in my own mind! 
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02-03-2016, 02:28 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BEETLE
We can ALL say what we want, not just Trump. That is if you don't mind not being "Politically Correct" or hurting someone's feelings.
It's called the right of free speech.
WTF - over.... |
Well, no, actually you can't. The First Amendment means that they can't throw you in jail for expressing your opinion. Doesn't say anything about your employer suspending or firing you for what you say.
And let's think about this hypothetical. This guy is on his shift, and they respond to a "person in distress", and it's an OD. The addict dies as they're pulling up, and they can't revive him. What do you think happens when the next of kin finds out that this guy was first on the scene, and their phone starts ringing off the hook with calls from ambulance chasers?
The department can't let it slide. They're opening themselves up to liability if they don't do something. |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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02-03-2016, 05:22 PM
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Point well taken Mike, forgot we're also in a very "litigant" society as well.
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02-03-2016, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike P
And let's think about this hypothetical. This guy is on his shift, and they respond to a "person in distress", and it's an OD. The addict dies as they're pulling up, and they can't revive him. What do you think happens when the next of kin finds out that this guy was first on the scene, and their phone starts ringing off the hook with calls from ambulance chasers?
The department can't let it slide. They're opening themselves up to liability if they don't do something.
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Spot on.
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02-03-2016, 08:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BEETLE
We can ALL say what we want, not just Trump. That is if you don't mind not being "Politically Correct" or hurting someone's feelings.
It's called the right of free speech.
WTF - over.... |
This is why I don't let my kids listen to Trump.
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