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We need to remember this officer's family as well. Consider the emotions they are going through at this time. Fear, worry, Anger, Resentment.
Personally I think that our justice system does not apply penalties that are harsh enough. I wish we went back to having the prisoners work while they are in jail. At least they'd be "earning their keep" so to speak. The TV's available to prisoners seems unnecessary to me. I have to pay for cable why in the world should I pay for a criminal who is willing to endanger my family and friends to watch cable?
If I were to make a mistake, I know I wouldn't enjoy it but I think I wouldn't resent having a harsher punishment enforced on me knowing that those criminals who are repeat offenders are being punished just as harshly. I also think repeat offenders should have even stricter penalties enforced.
What kind of father could this man have been to his children? If he was willing to carry weapons around with him then he is endangering them by that simple act.
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"Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama
My Karma just ran over your Dogma. 
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