airdvr 210 #1 October 2, 2010 QuoteMichigan prosecutor's blog raises questions about public workers' rights to unpleasant speech A Michigan prosecutor who used his personal blog to attack the openly gay student body president at the University of Michigan has spurred debate about public employees' rights to say terrible things on their own time. I say the government shall make no law against being an asshole. He has a right to say it, but he's an idiot for saying it.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,563 #2 October 2, 2010 I do agree, but I gotta say, from quickly looking at some of the stuff he's written, adding the fact that he seems to also be stalking the kid and possibly using the police to harrass him and the frankly bizarre justifications he came out with in a CNN interview linked here... the guy is not only an asshole (and I mean a really, deeply nasty and vindictive little man - he is genuinely trying to destroy this kid's life), but quite possibly a little bit disturbed. It's gotta raise questions over his suitability for the post he currently holds, which I would imagine involves the ability to keep a level of professional impartiality.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #3 October 3, 2010 QuoteIt's gotta raise questions over his suitability for the post he currently holds, which I would imagine involves the ability to keep a level of professional impartiality. Oh hell yes. Let 'em speak up! It's the only way we can really get to know what the "public servant" is all about. If you think what they say on their "own time" has no relevance to how they conduct public business, you are sadly mistaken.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doughboyshred 0 #4 October 3, 2010 QuoteQuoteIt's gotta raise questions over his suitability for the post he currently holds, which I would imagine involves the ability to keep a level of professional impartiality. Oh hell yes. Let 'em speak up! It's the only way we can really get to know what the "public servant" is all about. If you think what they say on their "own time" has no relevance to how they conduct public business, you are sadly mistaken. Exactly. Say what you want. As the article states you have a right to say what you like. You don't have a right to have a job as a public servant. We don't need people like him working in positions of power. Same goes for those phelps assholes, and that kkk cop. We as citizens have a right to demand that our public servants treat all of us equally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 October 4, 2010 what do you mean "higher standard?" Higher than who? Why should someone else be held to a lower standard than anyone else? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funjumper101 15 #6 October 5, 2010 Quotewhat do you mean "higher standard?" Higher than who? Why should someone else be held to a lower standard than anyone else? When it comes to law enforcement, RWCs always pretend to act like they think that the standards should be applied equally. When the USA engaged in kidnapping and torturing folks, nothing was done while it happened. After a good portion of the facts of the matter came out, I don't recall hearing anything from the RWCs that called for the perpetrators of the crime to be held accountable. Quite the opposite. I heard nothing but EXCUSES as to why the perpetrators of this international crime should be allowed to get away with it. Spare us the bullshit about equal treatment under the law. RWCs don't actually believe that for a minute, as shown by ACTIONS, not words. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 October 5, 2010 QuoteQuotewhat do you mean "higher standard?" Higher than who? Why should someone else be held to a lower standard than anyone else? When it comes to law enforcement, RWCs always pretend to act like they think that the standards should be applied equally. When the USA engaged in kidnapping and torturing folks, nothing was done while it happened. After a good portion of the facts of the matter came out, I don't recall hearing anything from the RWCs that called for the perpetrators of the crime to be held accountable. Quite the opposite. I heard nothing but EXCUSES as to why the perpetrators of this international crime should be allowed to get away with it. Spare us the bullshit about equal treatment under the law. RWCs don't actually believe that for a minute, as shown by ACTIONS, not words. Wow. Are you always this angry? More to the point, are you always angry enough to incorrectly morph facts into opinions that fit your agenda?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #8 October 5, 2010 QuoteWow. Are you always this angry? More to the point, are you always angry enough to incorrectly morph facts into opinions that fit your agenda? Pot, meet kettle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #9 October 5, 2010 QuoteQuoteWow. Are you always this angry? More to the point, are you always angry enough to incorrectly morph facts into opinions that fit your agenda? Pot, meet kettle. My words portray no anger. Just contempt for a false accusation and a spin of the facts.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 October 5, 2010 QuoteWow. Are you always this angry? More to the point, are you always angry enough to incorrectly morph facts into opinions that fit your agenda? I have no idea what he was replying to. Maybe if he comes back over here, then further clarification might evolve. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #11 October 5, 2010 QuoteQuoteWow. Are you always this angry? More to the point, are you always angry enough to incorrectly morph facts into opinions that fit your agenda? I have no idea what he was replying to. Maybe if he comes back over here, then further clarification might evolve. Just click the "In Reply To" button.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #12 October 5, 2010 QuoteWhen the USA engaged in kidnapping and torturing folks, nothing was done while it happened. You mean the extraordinary rendition that started under Clinton, right? QuoteAfter a good portion of the facts of the matter came out, I don't recall hearing anything from the RWCs that called for the perpetrators of the crime to be held accountable. Quite the opposite. I heard nothing but EXCUSES as to why the perpetrators of this international crime should be allowed to get away with it. I don't recall the howls from the left when Clinton *started* the program, either - perhaps you can show us where you posted in opposition to it, back then.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 October 6, 2010 Quote what do you mean "higher standard?" Higher than who? Why should someone else be held to a lower standard than anyone else? I'll volunteer for that "lower standards" position. Low Standard peeps have more fun and don't get quite so angry about it. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #14 October 7, 2010 low standards can be quite difficuclt to live up to, or live by ! i write this while listening to lollopop remix -lil wayne- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
