And now for the rest of the story- A Muslim boy and his clock

[Zaac]

I wish we had a transcript of what exactly was asked of the boy. We do know, when asked what the device was, he responded with, "It's a clock". What we don't know is what were the follow up questions, such as, "Why did you bring it to school?"

He told why he brought it to school: To impress his teacher. He wants to go to MIT and be an engineer.

Knowing this information might shed some light on why the actions that were taken were taken. I'm not condemning the boy (although, again, I don't think what he did was very bright), but I'm not going to jump on the condemn-the-police bandwagon until I have more information.

They already had decided it wasn't a bomb as the kid kept telling them it was a clock. They didn't take any "it's a bomb" actions. So what purpose would exist for arresting the young man?

With the information I currently have, I can't say whether detaining him was the right or wrong answer. A question I do have, however, is why wasn't the school evacuated. This definitely looks suspect.

You know why it wasn't evacuated. They had already deduced it wasn't a bomb before they arrested him. He kept telling them it was a clock.

You can buy those little kits all over the place. I did something similar with providing kids the boards and circuitry to build their own computer.

So why arrest the kid for a hoax bomb when he's told you it's a clock and that he built it to impress his science teacher?

In the case of this story, it seems we (as a board and as a country) have immediately split into two factions: one who condemn the police, and one who applauds them. I'm trying not to become a part of either group until I can make an informed decision.

I think the police and the school administration condemned themselves on this one. The administrators could have investigated a little bit more especially if, IMO, you're the science teacher.

And the police actions just don't make any sense. And in that regard, neither do those of the administrators because if they really feared it was a bomb, then the administrators should have cleared the school before the police even arrived.

We used to get one or two bomb threats a year in high school. the building was always immediately cleared and then the police and fire department would show up to do their sweeps. I personally think someone in my Calculus class was making the calls because they seemed to interrupt exams. :laugh:

 

[poncho]

Well, it's funny you should consider me a pawn of the government, seeing I am a small business owner who's only ties with the government are paying taxes and pulling permits.

They do not regulate my life.

So you are saying that the life my wife and I have built is a plantation? lol

The fact is you will not take up my challenge, because you know in your heart that the number of questionable events are far outweighed by the number of events where a criminal is brought to justice, crime deterred, heroes made in acts of self sacrifice.

When a child goes missing...who is it that searches for that child? Who is it that prosecutes the criminal?

Have you ever looked for a missing child? I doubt it. Why? Because there are people in place to handle those things when they arise.

Right?

So what would happen if a community were "bankrupted" and those resources were not available? Could we depend on you?

We could name any number of events where we have Law Enforcement in place, and as I said before, I think we owe it to the people who willingly put their lives on the line for the Public...not to charge them all with corruption.

As far as tyranny? Who did you vote for? The guy I voted against has strong-armed me with buying insurance that is double what I was paying for it, and if I don't...I am taxed. The guy I voted against is a man who is okay with his grandchildren being put to death.

You charge me with a scenario that will, if people do not start waking up, one day be true. The guy I voted against states he supports homosexual rights and at the same time promotes people...who put homosexuals to death.

There is no tyranny for those who respect Law Enforcement. Only for those that despise it.

So let's keep the facts straight.

And that is all the time I have today, my friend, see you at the next appointed time.


God bless.

What's funny is you're the only person I know that can take one sentence and turn it into a complete novel Darrell. :laugh:

 

[poncho]

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[Squire Robertsson]

So, are you saying this fairly lively thread should be closed? Why can't I exercise a bit of mercy?

https://www.baptistboard.com/showpost.php?p=1&postcount=1

 

[Revmitchell]

 

[Zaac]

Propaganda intended to strike fear in a certain demographic so that some folks can take away some more liberties under the guise of keeping us safe.

Right up there with

 

[Revmitchell]

Give me a break you give it way to much credit.

 

[Zaac]

Give me a break you give it way to much credit.

Hey, you posted it. I just don't see a difference. You and some others in the GOP seem to want to scare folks into thinking that this was something it was not in order to justify the police's behavior.

That's how we got the Patriot Act.

 

[Squire Robertsson]

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[Lewis]

Consider this.

If a young man had brought a briefcase into an abortion facility, with contents that looked like, and could function as a bomb, many of those in the press and on certain websites would likely be applauding the authorities for their decisive and prudent actions. You know, to send the message that abortion providers shall not be intimidated.

Or if such a device were found in a mosque...

 

[Zaac]

Consider this.

If a young man had brought a briefcase into an abortion facility, with contents that looked like, and could function as a bomb, many of those in the press and on certain websites would likely be applauding the authorities for their decisive and prudent actions. You know, to send the message that abortion providers shall not be intimidated.

Or if such a device were found in a mosque...

If a lot of things. None of which was the case.

The police response and the school's response were just wrong.

 

[just-want-peace]

If a lot of things. None of which was the case.

The police response and the school's response were just wrong.

"WHY???"

"Because I said so!!" :sleep::sleep::sleep:

 

[Lewis]

If a lot of things. None of which was the case.

The police response and the school's response were just wrong.

So you say.
One thing is pretty sure, President Obama would not be talking about the "cool clock" that someone brought into the abortion facility.

 

[Revmitchell]

So you say.
One thing is pretty sure, President Obama would not be talking about the "cool clock" that someone brought into the abortion facility.

Neither would he be talking about it if it were a white Christian boy.

 

[Lewis]

Neither would he be talking about it if it were a white Christian boy.

Especially if that Christian boy carried it into a madrasah.

 

[Zaac]

"WHY???"

Ask the police chief and the administrators who didn't respond like they were dealing with a bomb.

 

[Zaac]

Neither would he be talking about it if it were a white Christian boy.

Sure wouldn't be talking about it because little white Christian boys don't get arrested and the cops say "yup, that's who I thought it was."

ISLAMOPHOBIA

 

[Lewis]

ISLAMOPHOBIA

Oh, well it's in all caps. Must be so!

 

[Zaac]

Oh, well it's in all caps. Must be so!

Sounds good to me. Glad you agree.:thumbsup:

 

[Squire Robertsson]

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