New York, New York, It’s a Wonderful Town

As 24-year-old Marine Daniel Penny awaits trial after being charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of frequent New York City subway agitator and homeless man Jordan Neely, 30, a fresh wave of subway attacks has people talking about what some are calling the “Daniel Penny effect” —where bystanders see an assault happening but refuse to intervene out of fear they will be arrested and charged. [More]

Why stick your neck out?

[Via Michael G]

We’re the Only Ones Susceptible Enough

Police in California are not immune from civil lawsuits for misconduct that happens while they investigate crimes, the state Supreme Court ruled this week, overruling a precedent made by lower courts that had helped protect law enforcement from litigation for decades. [More]

Good. Maybe. Before cheering too loudly, consider the inevitable increased lawlessness and demands for more citizen disarmament.

[Via Michael G]

The Heirs of Liberty

How do you get rid of guns legally in Iowa? And what provisions are in place to reduce the odds Grandpa’s pistol doesn’t fall into the wrong hands and isn’t used in a crime down the road? [More]

You’ll note the best way to do that — consider what Grandpa knew that you don’t and then learn how to use it — is nowhere mentioned.

Who thinks that’s not deliberate?

[Via Michael G]

We’re the Only Ones Exacerbating Enough

Three San Antonio police officers have been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman who was experiencing what the city’s police chief said was a “mental health crisis.” … “They placed themselves in a situation where they used deadly force which was not reasonable given all the circumstances as we now understand them”… [More]

So “escalate” and “agitate” aren’t the appropriate protocol…?

[Via Remarks]

You Had Me at ‘SS’

According to the TSA, any passenger with the four-letter code on their boarding pass can be swabbed for the residue of illegal substances, such as drugs or explosives. Those passengers will also face additional questioning about travel plans and previous trips. The special security measures that come with an SSSS code can add an additional hour to the security check process. [More]

Tell me THAT’s not a loophole “we” should close!

I wonder if Mad Maxie will be our inquisitor…

[Via Sweet Babboo]

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