Is This Madness?

@wolfie34 (26771)
United Kingdom
January 5, 2007 8:27am CST
This is just typical of what happens in our country, always protecting the criminal element: 'Police have refused to release photos of two murderers who are on the run claiming it might breach their human rights' LOL, what about the human rights of anyone who gets in their way? What if they kill someone whilst they're on the run? But that's only a victim and that doesn't matter. This human rights has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous.. It pays to be a criminal obviously! They get more thought of and they have far more rights than the general public It's beggar's belief, where does it end?
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@forfein (2507)
5 Jan 07
Politcal Correctness gone mad! That is what it is! This country is going to the dogs man! Why cant all the PC people go and live on their own little island somewhere?? Then we sane people can get on with things the way that it is supposed to be!
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
5 Jan 07
Little island? Hmm I'd say fly them to the moon (on a one way ticket naturally!) This world is full of bleeding hearts, maybe we could make a colony of dogooders and crims together. That would be fun, could be a reality tv show where we put all the PC people in with the rapists, thieves and abusers and lets see how much PC is in the world after they're put together LOL...
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@forfein (2507)
5 Jan 07
Hey........... BRILLIANT!!!!!!!! You and me are on the same wave length!!! Love that idea!
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@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
6 Jan 07
Yes it does seem more often than not that criminals rights are far more in the forefront than their victims when it comes down to the justice system. Not excluding what would be the victims fate if clubbing an attempted murderer who was attacking them. It is crazy and I often wonder about this same topic. I sometimes conclude that because the criminal element is closer to the ins and outs of the justice system they are more privy to the laws that protect them and know what course to take if they don't. There are good lawyers and bad. I have never felt good about defense lawyers. How do they sleep? Defending some maniac who just raped and killed an 80 year old woman for example or even worse. We can't even protect ourselves against the criminal element when under physical threat or attack because if we hurt them or they expire as a result, then the one they are victimizing gets the book. It's nuts!! Justice System? What justice system? I often ask myself. When I see or hear of a news worthy story where justice has worked, I try to keep it in the fore front of mind mind so to remind me when all else seems so discouraging.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
6 Jan 07
Justice system always swings against the victim whichever way, you can't win. Thank you for your response, very true, and appreciated.
@brokentia (10389)
• United States
5 Jan 07
Are the criminals minors? And even if they are minors...what rights do they have when they have committed murder??? I don't think they should have any privacy rights if they are criminal! That is insane that they police would refuse to release their pictures!!! I have never heard of that before! Is this something new? Something they just decided on because someone got a wild hair up somewhere and just didn't want to release the photos? Wow! That is really insane! Thanks for sharing!
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
5 Jan 07
No they are not minors, I'd understand a little if they were but NOPE, definitely not minors.
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@Persia (151)
• United States
6 Jan 07
i agree
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@Reviver (339)
• Romania
5 Jan 07
me2
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@dsunny (999)
• India
5 Jan 07
yes..this is really senseless..human rights are meant for only humans i suppose and such persons cannot be considered as humans so,there is no point of human rights in their case...
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
5 Jan 07
Well said, criminals once they've done these heinous crimes should have all their human rights taken away from them, they chose to break the law they should take the consequences, what signals does it send out to the rest of the world, break the law and you will be protected!
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@SplitZip (1488)
• Portugal
5 Jan 07
If they murder someone, then they might not disclose the photographs of the victim to protect his/her human rights! ;) But what if they release someone's photo and they're not really the culprit? I've read that in Japan, when showing footage of suspects being arrested, they have to blur out the handcuffs so the person won't appear "guilty". Silly. But it seems someone sued because of that. Over here it's common to cover criminals' heads when they walk them into custody/court, to protect their identity. On one hand, it's reassuring that even if you commit something terrible, you'll still have some fundamental rights. On the other hand, they should probably warn people that dangerous criminals are on the loose.
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
5 Jan 07
Double edged sword, in my next life I'll be a bank robber me thinks LOL... I think my life would be better inside than out! Cheers for your response!
@SplitZip (1488)
• Portugal
5 Jan 07
I don't know about that, but inmates (here at least) seem to lead comfty lives. A lot of them today can even access the internet? Police officers here often go after bank robbers and other similar criminals and shoot outs occur sometimes. Almost always, if one of the criminals gets shot, the police officers get in trouble and end up in court. What are they supposed to do if they are being shot at by the perps? I'm not for police brutality/abusive use of force, but come on! Then the "victim"'s family always goes on tv saying how "he was such a good kid" and insulting the police officers. Yeah, the nice kid was stealing/assaulting someone and started shooting at the police when he got caught. Really nice boy you raised there! Congrats! :|
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
5 Jan 07
Hit the proverbial nail on the head! Thanks again and definitely best response...
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@patootie (3592)
5 Jan 07
Yeah .. and I bet they've asked the public to stay away from them too ... like HOW !! DOH!! This ridiculous Political Correctness is the worst thing that has happened for many a long year .. whatever happened to calling a shovel a shovel ... course those two men should have their ID's on TV ... I wish we had the same system here as is already in action in America ... I would love to be able to log into the internet and just see what kind of criminals I am living near ... far better to be forewarned that live to regret not knowing ...
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
5 Jan 07
Sarah's Law in relation to Megan's Law was a long time coming and thankfully we followed America on this, it was about time, come on out from your ivory towers and stop your blessed NIMBY.ism... I think I'm going to be a criminal it's an easier life. Being Honest DOES NOT PAY...
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@starr4all (2863)
6 Jan 07
Unless they are minors I can't think of a reason why they would do that? But then again, people are afraid to protect their homes from home invasion. I've heard where burglars have gotten hurt when they break in to homes and they sue the home owners! The crazy thing is, they win! It makes absolutely no sense!
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• Canada
6 Jan 07
IF these people are dangerous, their pictures need to be everywhere, so they can be caught!!
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• India
6 Jan 07
It is common everywhere. There is this guy who murdered several kids, and still he was arrested only when the issue became public. This goes to show that if you are wealthy you can almost get away with anything. This is real sad. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/dont-blame-me-for-nithari-noidas-expolice-chief/30381-3.html
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
6 Jan 07
i dont think it would end unless they themselves inside the department will..but actually its the first time i heared that police not releasing in sketches /photo..
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@onesiobhan (1327)
• Canada
6 Jan 07
Do you have any links to news stories about this? Sounds unusual to me. Cops don't usually have a problem releasing pictures of known criminals, I wonder if it's because they are only suspects.
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@ormsky (38)
• Thailand
6 Jan 07
I'm afraid Wolfie its what this world has become, I know of a young kid (19) who hit and run and killed 2 people he was sentenced to 200 hrs community service and was tagged he has since learned how to dismantle the tag and is now driving again (no leagal brief whatso ever) ORMSKY
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• United States
6 Jan 07
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@jsfs14 (7)
• United States
6 Jan 07
I believe that even though someone murdered another person they are still human beings, although they do not desereve good treatment at all they are humans but they should still be brought to justist for the crimes they have commited and they families of the victims should get some feeling of fullfillness for the loss of their loved ones.
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@krizz420 (4385)
• Canada
5 Jan 07
I agree with you like come on they are criminals.
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• India
5 Jan 07
do u know that even the criminals have the right to b protected and its one of the duty of the police to protect them from others so that ther reason they do not disclose the photo
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@otshock (271)
• United States
5 Jan 07
That totally ridiculous! What is the world coming to? Their pictures should be posted everywhere, so people will be aware to stay away from these guys, and report seeing them. I just don't understand this at all.
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• United States
5 Jan 07
Well if they wont release the photos to the public, then they really dont want to catch the people that bad, to care :( Sometimes you need society's help.
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@emilar (16)
• United States
5 Jan 07
It makes you wonder what the homeless and hungry do when morality knocks at their door? Live by the golden rule or by the get mine at any cost rule? We have murderers and rapists getting three meals a day, a warm bed inside from the elements and lots of little friends to practice their particular tricks of the trade with. OK, argument could be made the food is probably lousy, but it is not any worse than what our soldiers eat, or the empty bellies of the homeless. Their beds may be hard, BUT AT LEAST THEY HAVE ONE. In my fantasy world, this would be the solution. Reinstate the draft but only in the prison system. Bring our good girls and boys back home to populate our planet with decent people. Open up the prisons to the homeless and needy,who deserve a break. If our government can afford prison care, this is a no brainer. And the poor criminal that doesn't want to go play war games- maybe just a little incentive not to be criminals in the first place. There are lots of young healthy thugs to choose from both sexes. And for the old ones,open up alcatraz,go back to bread and water, and let them rot. UNREALISTIC,I know. But if history serves me right, isn't that how Australia was populated.
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• United States
5 Jan 07
In America, they are innocent until proven guilty, therefore if there is not 100% evidence that these people did it such as video or eye witness and blood than it may be against their rights to release information that claims they are the murders, its stupid but its just the way it is
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