Comments for Steve Bussey

Comment on Did Ron Paul lie about being “drafted?” by MELINDA STINNETT

MELINDA STINNETT — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:55:16 +0000

Your research was not thorough and your interprtation of “draft dodger” is inacccurate.

My cousin was in graduate school at Vanderbilt when he received his draft notice, and he was given the option of signing up on his own with the advantage of choice – his choice was to go to officers training.

Since my cousin served in the military as did, Dr. Ron Paul, neither can be considered a draft dodger in any sense (not since) of the word.

Comment on Supreme Court Declares America a Christian Nation (1892) by loupgarous

loupgarous — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:26:58 +0000

The Dred Scott Decision and US v. Miller were bad law, too. Present-day courts are not bound by the mistakes of previous courts. The present Supreme Court proved that by reinforcing the very explicit text of the Second Amendment to the Constitution and discarding interpretations of it that abused the English language and common law to circumscribe the people’s right to keep and bear arms or to violate the rights of African-Americans to equal treatment under the law.

What happened between 1892 and the present day is that we got Supreme Court justices who can read simple declarative English sentences and rule accordingly. The government is forbidden by the First Amendment to act in such a way to give special treatment to one faith or religion.

Comment on UPDATE: Did Ron Paul lie about being drafted? by Romneysuxone

Romneysuxone — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:46:34 +0000

It sounds to me like you are trying to make something out of nothing. This is a man who stands up for OUR constitution NO MATTER WHAT. The fact that you are badgering and trying to make something out of him being drafted is naive and just plain embarrassing. As a 8 year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. And my life on the line… I can assure you that this is the only presidential candidate that means what he says, and practices what he preaches. I’ve done two tours in Iraq, and one in Afghanistan while in the marines – I can assure you, all my fellow soldiers want Dr. Ron Paul as their true commander and chief. I’ve had friends that have died in my arms because of this “undeclared” war. I can assure you that the words written in that constitution are there for a reason. It’s hard to swear to protect it, while your own commander & chief is DISOBEYING IT. Find something else to worry about. We want Ron Paul. -M. Haynes USMC.

Comment on One reason Mitt Romney is the “wrong” candidate for today’s GOP by Jerry

Jerry — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:15:08 +0000

How about a president that “really cares” about the Constitution of the United States of America.

Comment on One reason Mitt Romney is the “wrong” candidate for today’s GOP by FREEDOM

FREEDOM — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:32:17 +0000

Romney is no different from Obama, same wolf different clothing. I don’t know what’s wrong with us Romney we can’t be serious. Come on people we can do better! Ron Paul is the only one that really cares about hard working Americans.

Comment on A threatening email exchange indicative of the Trayvon Martin debate by Steve Bussey

Steve Bussey — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:58:09 +0000

Well said, Mondo. In my career I practiced law enforcement in Greenland, England, Philippines and America and with all of our flaws and shortcomings I far prefer our law enforcement and judicial systems to anything I’ve ever seen anywhere else.

Comment on A threatening email exchange indicative of the Trayvon Martin debate by Mando

Mando — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:54:15 +0000

I don’t know if Zimmerman is guilty or innocent. What I do know is that this a very weak case full of holes. Guilty people walk away free every day for many reasons, to include poor investigations by law enforcement, lack of proble cause, or high a high priced attorney convinced a jury that his client was innocent. That is our system, like it or not. This is a tragic incident and a young man is dead and another is faced with losing his freedom; however, we must not forget that our criminal justice system, although not perfect, ensures that we are not guilty until proven guilty in a court of law. As a retired police officer, I saw many criminals beat the rap only to commit another crime. It sounds like some of the people writing you only agree with our justice system when it serves their purpose, but then show outrage when they don’t agree with the outcome.

Comment on Trayvon Martin: No legal probable cause to arrest George Zimmerman by Mando

Mando — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:28:23 +0000

At a suppresssion hearing, the exact moment when a warrantless arrest occurred is frequently the most important preliminary determination for a court. The legality of a warrantless arrest hinges, in large measure, on the probable cause or guilt-laden facts confronting the police officer up to and including, but NEVER after, the actual moment of arrest. At the moment of arrest, probable cause CEASES TO BUILD. Any after-the-arrest, guilt laden facts that develop will not be considered by the courts as part of the probable case necessary to justify the arrest. (The Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure, 3rd Edition Creamer).

For purposes of the 4th amendment, Zimmerman was UNDER ARREST, the moment the police hancuffed him and took him to the police station. If they had handcuffed him and remained at the scene, perhaps the courts could conclude that he was being temporarily detained, considering the seriousness of the incident involving a weapon and a deceased individual. Zimmerman was handcuffed, placed in a patrol car and driven to a police station. I don’t know how long he was in custody before he was released, but he was not free to leave while in police custody. I’m a retired police sergeant and not an attorney; however, this would be my argument. I would focus on the time of arrest to argue lack of probable cause. Any guilt laden facts and evidence obtained after the fact (arrest) would not be admissible (Fruits of the poisonous tree).

Comment on Trayvon Martin: No legal probable cause to arrest George Zimmerman by Cameron

Cameron — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:44:18 +0000

I am a retired homicide detective. If I brought the probable cause to a D.A. that they had on the warrant they would run me out of the office and tell me to try again. What a joke.

Comment on UPDATE: Did Ron Paul lie about being drafted? by Jake

Jake — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:49:47 +0000

You are an asshat – Ron Paul served, he was drafted, but since he was an MD he was able to practice medicine as a Captain, if he volunteered.

Find something else to worry about douche bag!