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I was actually told that Ted Mink instructed employees of his department to only enforce open fire and fireworks violations (and supposedly serious crimes).

I suppose this is why “Kevin” (or possibly “Jeff”) made the outrageous conclusion that the public park in my neighborhood is “private property” because “they (EPRD) have a board.”  First he mentioned Animal Control and I argued that dogs are not allowed at all.  He said that because it is private property nothing would happen (i.e., no law enforcement response).

Back to my source…  The source made it clear that the sheriff’s department does not enforce the laws because of perceived public opinion.  The sheriff, and his deputies/employees, believe residents do not want law enforcement.  He/they believe residents will be outraged by enforcement (i.e., arrests, tickets, and warnings).  He/they believe they have the authority to override laws.

The source described a woman who has repeatedly called the sheriff’s department complaining of a neighbor shooting a gun.  She has requested noise ordinance enforcement.  The source said “there is nothing we can do,” that the man has a right to shoot his gun on his property.

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Yes he does have that right, but he does not have a right to disturb others, particularly on their property and in their home.  The U.S. Constitution does not grant this right; state Constitutions–particularly Colorado’s–are more specific in with respect to such personal rights.

RE the wider revelations by the source…  I suppose I knew this but couldn’t pin it down.  I knew it was corruption.  I figured it had something to do with this “mountain mentality” or “wild west” nonsense.  Now I can put it in terms of specific offenses:  He has a duty to enforce.  This has nothing to do with public opinion, politics, or personal biases; he is not being paid to be a sociologist or survey researcher.  I still believe the best, most tangible way to prosecute is altering of public records.  I would add:  If I have a “duty” to report crimes I believe it follows that he/they have a responsibility to investigate and prosecute them.

He is harming many, many people who are entitle to law enforcement.  And of course he is wasting taxpayer/public money in pursuing his personal agenda.

Finally, the source was very disturbing in terms of some of his criticisms.  “Get a life” the source said; “you look out your window…”; “I’m not going to ticket someone for going one mile per hour over”; “Are you trying to use the park?”; “It is the Fourth of July” “Don’t you think we have other things to do?”

Police corruption in Syria.

The conquest of the Americas proves decisively the advantage of advanced armor and weaponry in any conflict. The Aztecs and Incas numbered in the millions, yet were defeated by Spanish forces numbering in the hundreds. A heavily armored conquistador could slay dozens of foes in a single engagement without receiving a serious wound. Horses were another advantage that the natives could not counter.

It’s inaccurate to say that the success of the Spanish conquest was solely due to superior arms and armor, however: the Spanish were greatly aided by diseases previously unknown to that part of the world: millions died of illnesses such as smallpox. There was also a great deal of luck involved: for example, they invaded the Inca Empire at a time of great crisis, as a brutal civil war between brothers Huascar and Atahualpa was just ending when the Spanish arrived in 1532. (Link)

Wikipedia – Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire

Conquistadors, the Fall of the Aztecs (Michael Wood video)

Conquistadors, the Conquest of the Incas (Michael Wood video)

Conquistadors, the Search for El Dorado

Conquistadors, All World is Human

The Great Inca Rebellion (Nova video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMXMIlBg0bE

The evidence portrays a man who has been virtually a pathological liar when it comes to his history, background and achievements. The writings and documents in evidence additionally reflect his egoism, greed, avarice, lust for power, and vindictiveness and aggressiveness against persons perceived by him to be disloyal or hostile. At the same time it appears that he is charismatic and highly capable of motivating, organizing, controlling, manipulating and inspiring his adherents. He has been referred to during the trial as a “genius”, a “revered person”, a man who was “viewed by his followers in awe”. Obviously, he is and has been a very complex person and that complexity is further reflected in his alter ego, the Church of Scientology.

Source, Wikipedia

Former Fulton sheriff sentenced for drug trafficing.

“DelValle was attempting to navigate a school bus through a narrow and crowded avenue and clipped a mirror on a double-parked car. ”

LINK

Colorado law states that every individual or corporation who has reasonable grounds to believe a crime has been committed has a duty to report the suspected crime to law enforcement authorities (Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-8-115).

The bigger they are the harder they fall.  But the real lesson is, although there are those who think crazy things and the worst when they shouldn’t, it–and people–can be really, really bad…

Law and justice must be allowed to prevail.

Post Woodward-Bernstein after 40 years article.

Investigative journalism at risk. 

responsibilities

private lands

civil penalties

“He don’t get paid to act on your instructions.  He gets paid to abide by and to enforce the law.”