tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post2132275596605875074..comments2024-03-29T10:59:34.918-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: HOW TO GET ARRESTEDJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-30138817617934578162015-06-19T14:37:59.386-04:002015-06-19T14:37:59.386-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Picks by Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210946161490466694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-89724122600888912792015-06-19T13:07:12.619-04:002015-06-19T13:07:12.619-04:00Although I'm an extremely law-abiding citizen,...Although I'm an extremely law-abiding citizen, I guess I've always had problems with the idea of doing whatever the police said, even if you know what they're saying is wrong or even illegal. We are not supposed to be a police state. However, from everything I can see lately, we are now--or are very close to being--one, so I guess I'd better change my mind and decide to cooperate, even with illegal orders, lest I end up dead. Sad statement to make in the U.S.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-76501568068857563612015-06-19T11:34:25.326-04:002015-06-19T11:34:25.326-04:00
Warren, Leonard Pitts is one of my favorite colum...<br />Warren, Leonard Pitts is one of my favorite columnists. I always look forward to his columns. I also agree that the Chief was doing a good job trying to educate the public. I also know there are some who will refuse to listen to common sense.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-35633465205705782292015-06-19T09:43:03.301-04:002015-06-19T09:43:03.301-04:00I agree with KM. I also think the Chief was doing ...I agree with KM. I also think the Chief was doing a great public service to educate the public. Few know the distinctions of the law.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-47474628092585237492015-06-19T08:11:55.204-04:002015-06-19T08:11:55.204-04:00I think it's important to note that while Chie...I think it's important to note that while Chief Koval's blog concerns civil disobedience, the original incident was, in fact, a police response to an out-of-control, intoxicated individual who attacked the police officer in question. The officer was responding to a call concerning someone who was acting irrationally and attempting to strangle someone.<br /><br />It appears that Chief Koval's thoughtful response was an attempt to educate anyone who might consider participating in a civil demonstration. Madison is a university town; it is probably well acquainted with civil demonstrations and how to handle them.<br /><br />There is a vast difference between a demonstration and responding to a call for someone who is attempting to kill someone.<br /><br />I have always told my own children and students that, if confronted with a situation where the police are present, follow the directions given by the officers, whether you feel they are justified or not. This is especially true where the situation is tense and the officers have little or no time to think through a response.<br /><br />You can always file a complaint later if you disagree with what the police have done. But not if you're dead.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-79160090693251569182015-06-19T08:04:59.485-04:002015-06-19T08:04:59.485-04:00Jim, You are right. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote ...Jim, You are right. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his famous letter from the Birmingham Jail after he was arrested for civil disobedience. Civil disobedience also often results in violence directed at the protestors. That's another thing you have to be prepared for.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-25847988149976513622015-06-19T06:55:35.710-04:002015-06-19T06:55:35.710-04:00Sometimes it takes more than a few citations to ch...Sometimes it takes more than a few citations to change society. During the Civil Rights movement it was necessary to fill the jails to overflowing, clog the “justice” system, break down the well-oiled Jim Crow laws. It was and never is necessary to destroy property, loot stores, physically abuse anyone.<br /><br />That does not mean there are not different consequences for different levels of civil disobedience. You need to be prepared to do the time if you are going to commit the crime—even for the best of reasons.<br /><br />~ Jim<br />Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.com