Cops are ridiculous.

[jad628]

Thanks for the response- I value someone who can actually articulate a well rounded and level headed response.

I guess the bottom line is.. We just don't know enough of the story to know for sure.

PS COP bashing is what is truly "ridiculous"--- I'm a military man myself, and I hate when people bash the entire military when only tiny fraction of 1% commit wrongful acts.

I'm ex-Army, and I can tell you that I detest military-bashing as well. Especially from people who've never experienced it.

Like I tell everyone who has served honorably - thank you for your service to this country!

[Mecinoid]

I just think it was stupid to stop and let your car cool down where you know already illegal activity thrives. That's also what the cop probably thought. That you were waiting for your friends to do burnouts etc.... Plus, it wasn't smart to chirp the tires leaving now was it? Why would you do burnouts under a bridge? It more dangerous and does cause a lot more noise attracting the attention that you got.

Maybe your just thrill seekers and found some thrill that night. Not the thrill you expected, huh?

[Mecinoid]

Holy Cow.

I want to add my 2 cents-

stopping at a place that is notorious for law breaking activity, but not planning on breaking the law is a bit strange.

That is like knowing that drug dealers deal at a certain corner but you stop their to wait for a friend to get off of work?

I do think the Cop should have assisted you to file something. If someone truly was choked and the cell phone was broken by this crazy guy- something should have been done.

Lets see-- May be a stretch,, but follow along everyone...- but cutting someones airway off is probably the easiest way to kill someone with your bare hands. So one could argue that Murder was his intent, and when he destroyed the main life line you had to call for help, that proves he knew what he was doing was wrong, and didn't want yall to get help nor did he want the cops to learn of his assault.

Not to mention, I am about 99% certain, that if you destroy a phone or hinder someones ability to call 911 for help purposefully that is a SERIOUS offense. Possibly a felony.

People are being pretty harsh on you in my opinion. But I do think there is probably more to the story.

Okay enough with me playing Mat Lock.

I agree - But if the guy truly WITHOUT evocation busted the guys cell phone and choked him. Wouldn't you file just to recover the phone's cost at least. Something stinks imo.

[Mecinoid]

I'm ex-Army, and I can tell you that I detest military-bashing as well. Especially from people who've never experienced it.

Like I tell everyone who has served honorably - thank you for your service to this country!

I agree with your statement. Until you have put your life on the line for your country and liberty it's hard for people that only watch the news.

They are so far removed they think it only happens to other people.

Give me Liberty, or give me death !!! My cousin said that.