Consider the headline "To Serve and Protect, Perched on 3 Wheels," an article written by Ariel Kaminer, in today's New York Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/nyregion/24critic.html
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
PDD.147: Law & Order SVU
Does Art imitate Life?
Law & Order SVU (Special Victims Unit), Season 12, Episode 2, entitled "Behave," aired last night. Detectives Benson and Stabler investigated the rape of a young woman, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Twice, during the program, Benson promised the rape victim that nothing would happen to her if she cooperated. The victim was reluctant. Benson promised that the "perp" would never rape her again. The victim cooperated.
In real life, law enforcement never makes such promises because promises can open the department up to liability. There was never any mention, either generally or specifically, of the Public Duty Doctrine.
This show was a travesty of justice, a fraud perpetrated upon future rape victims. The D.A. represents the State, not the victim.
Law & Order SVU (Special Victims Unit), Season 12, Episode 2, entitled "Behave," aired last night. Detectives Benson and Stabler investigated the rape of a young woman, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Twice, during the program, Benson promised the rape victim that nothing would happen to her if she cooperated. The victim was reluctant. Benson promised that the "perp" would never rape her again. The victim cooperated.
In real life, law enforcement never makes such promises because promises can open the department up to liability. There was never any mention, either generally or specifically, of the Public Duty Doctrine.
This show was a travesty of justice, a fraud perpetrated upon future rape victims. The D.A. represents the State, not the victim.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
PDD.146: Senate Judiciary Hearing on Rape
The following took place on September 14, 2010, before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee: http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295455-1
At no time was the Public Duty Doctrine mentioned, either specifically or in general terms. Consider this, then, propaganda from elite bureaucrats.
At no time was the Public Duty Doctrine mentioned, either specifically or in general terms. Consider this, then, propaganda from elite bureaucrats.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
PDD.145: A New View of Organized Crime...
...and law enforcement asleep (or indifferent) at the wheel: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/13/opinion/13mazur.html?pagewanted=all
Thursday, September 9, 2010
PDD.144: I could wallpaper my house with these
I recently contacted the great "Gerry Spence, Attorney at Law," in an effort to file lawsuits against those who mislead the public regarding The Public Duty Doctrine. Here was their reply:
"August 30, 2010
"Dear Mr. McMillan:
"Our firm is very pleased that you contacted us regarding your situation. Unfortunately, one of the things that makes Mr. Spence and the rest of us feel badly is that it is impossible to help everybody. Sometimes we feel guilty about that.
"We want you to know that if we could help you we would, but we can't give you any advice. We wish we could refer you to an attorney in your area, but we haven't anyone in mind.
"Be sure to contact a local attorney right away about the Statute of Limitations. There are specific times periods that govern how long you have to file a case or make a claim. You can lose your right to sue if you are not careful. Do not delay in this regard.
"We also want you to know how complimented we are that you cared enough to contact us. Our wishes go out to you for good success in your endeavor to get justice. It's hard. Don't give up.
"Sincerely,
"R. Daniel Fleck
Of the Spence Law Firm, LLC"
"August 30, 2010
"Dear Mr. McMillan:
"Our firm is very pleased that you contacted us regarding your situation. Unfortunately, one of the things that makes Mr. Spence and the rest of us feel badly is that it is impossible to help everybody. Sometimes we feel guilty about that.
"We want you to know that if we could help you we would, but we can't give you any advice. We wish we could refer you to an attorney in your area, but we haven't anyone in mind.
"Be sure to contact a local attorney right away about the Statute of Limitations. There are specific times periods that govern how long you have to file a case or make a claim. You can lose your right to sue if you are not careful. Do not delay in this regard.
"We also want you to know how complimented we are that you cared enough to contact us. Our wishes go out to you for good success in your endeavor to get justice. It's hard. Don't give up.
"Sincerely,
"R. Daniel Fleck
Of the Spence Law Firm, LLC"
Friday, August 27, 2010
PDD.143: Half-truths are still half-truths
Consider these news articles in which the Public Duty Doctrine is not disclosed to the public: http://wbztv.com/local/norton.police.response.2.1793057.html and http://www.truth-out.org/connie-schultz-cut-budget-then-arm-citizens-judge-says58773
Thursday, August 26, 2010
PDD.142: Restraining Orders
Yesterday, 8-25-2010, in the Asheville Citizens-Times newspaper (print), page A2, under the title of "Police response cut with budgets: Areas place focus on violent crimes," by Kevin Johnson of USA TODAY, a remarkable thing happened.
First, read the on-line version. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-08-25-1Anresponsecops25_ST_N.htm
So, I first read the actual print paper. And then I compared it with the on-line USA TODAY version, and, lo and behold, there was a paragraph missing. And then I checked the Asheville Citizen-Times on-line version, which is a link back to USA TODAY, and, again, the paragraph was missing from it too!!! With no reference to the article being edited. In other words, the on-line version from both news medias are being represented as being the original, with no edits.
Now, here is the missing paragraph (It goes between "The chiefs are putting the best face ....." and "In Tulsa, which lost 110 officers to layoffs..."): "Oakland police say they don't have enough resources to dispatch officers to theft, vandalism and car burglaries. Residents instead are being asked to report the incidents via computer. Violations of restraining orders are among the offenses on the no-dispatch list."
Focus on the last sentence: "Violations of restraining orders are among the offenses on the no-dispatch list."
No. 1: Of course, there was no mention made of The Public Duty Doctrine. No. 2: This is a classic example of American journalism as being suspect, and the reason for the need of blogs to get the truth out.
First, read the on-line version. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-08-25-1Anresponsecops25_ST_N.htm
So, I first read the actual print paper. And then I compared it with the on-line USA TODAY version, and, lo and behold, there was a paragraph missing. And then I checked the Asheville Citizen-Times on-line version, which is a link back to USA TODAY, and, again, the paragraph was missing from it too!!! With no reference to the article being edited. In other words, the on-line version from both news medias are being represented as being the original, with no edits.
Now, here is the missing paragraph (It goes between "The chiefs are putting the best face ....." and "In Tulsa, which lost 110 officers to layoffs..."): "Oakland police say they don't have enough resources to dispatch officers to theft, vandalism and car burglaries. Residents instead are being asked to report the incidents via computer. Violations of restraining orders are among the offenses on the no-dispatch list."
Focus on the last sentence: "Violations of restraining orders are among the offenses on the no-dispatch list."
No. 1: Of course, there was no mention made of The Public Duty Doctrine. No. 2: This is a classic example of American journalism as being suspect, and the reason for the need of blogs to get the truth out.
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