Police Wrap - 26 November 2010

fgzk said :

“There are drug dealers enjoying the facilities at the AMC at the moment; bludgers who contribute nothing to society whatsoever and are a waste of oxygen. “

I’m not sure I would agree with the bludger line. The one I know of is highly motivated, organised and I suspect totally unstoppable. What they contribute to society is the supply of drugs. While there is money, power and control of others for the taking, I cant see he/she not exploiting the situation. Strangely it was not he/shes obvious drug dealing but the application of violence that has lead to an extended stay. When he/she leaves (again)we can only hope that he/she has learnt her lesson and deals without the need to stand over people. Its the best you could hope for.

No doubt there are many highly motivated drug dealers. I meant bludger more in the sense of sponging from the Govt while making enough money to live on, not paying taxes etc.

The person I think you’re talking about, will go back to its old ways when it gets out.

NapalmEnema said :

Can somebody explain to “ACT Policing” the difference between a noun and a verb. No wonder a villian with more than half a brain can give these guys the run around.

Believe it or not, the ACT policing media team aren’t out there catching villians.

jayskette said :

I hope the I for Impaired Drivers also extend to people doing 20kmh below the speed limit, right lane hoggers, people turning into a major road VERY SLOWLY (and then couldn’t really decide which lane to stick to), people that forget the existance of their indicators…

Ummm, what about those poor drivers who have forked out big dollars on their flash car which sadly meant they couldn’t afford the optional extras like indicators?

“There are drug dealers enjoying the facilities at the AMC at the moment; bludgers who contribute nothing to society whatsoever and are a waste of oxygen. “

I’m not sure I would agree with the bludger line. The one I know of is highly motivated, organised and I suspect totally unstoppable. What they contribute to society is the supply of drugs. While there is money, power and control of others for the taking, I cant see he/she not exploiting the situation. Strangely it was not he/shes obvious drug dealing but the application of violence that has lead to an extended stay. When he/she leaves (again)we can only hope that he/she has learnt her lesson and deals without the need to stand over people. Its the best you could hope for.

I misread, but my point remains, will this mean they’ll actually be putting real police men and women out on the roads, rather than some new signs and radio ads that say ‘Drink driving targetted in your suburb’?

Demonstrating once again that you know zilch about policing in this town.

Then they get bailed, breach bail a few times, finally go to trial, get a suspended sentence, and the next week theyve got the goodies to sell again. Who loses out in this whole situation, other than us ACT taxpayers?

Setting a new benchmark in ignorance. So again, we should all just give up because it’s just too hard. What a positive attitude you have.

For the two idiots who walked into the raid, carrying bags of drugs, I feel no sympathy at all, unless the two just figured it was the local constabulary getting a smoko for after work.

Followed up by a childish trolling attempt.

Personally I know absolutely nothing about the story or the individuals invovled, so I cant pass any judgement on the ‘bludger’ comment, but I guess with your in-depth knowledge/stereotyping of everyone who uses drugs youre able to make these judgements without needing to know the full circumstances of the situation.

…and you have zero comprehension skills. My bludger comment was based on many drug dealers who I know receive the dole and Govt housing. Would you agree or disagree that this would make them bludgers?

You come across as a bitter old man. Start enjoying the positives in life and stop being so negative. Life ain’t that bad!

Can somebody explain to “ACT Policing” the difference between a noun and a verb. No wonder a villian with more than half a brain can give these guys the run around.

I hope the I for Impaired Drivers also extend to people doing 20kmh below the speed limit, right lane hoggers, people turning into a major road VERY SLOWLY (and then couldn’t really decide which lane to stick to), people that forget the existance of their indicators…

dvaey said :

For the first time in history today all Federal, State and Territory police agencies joined New Zealand Police in Canberra

So, if we’re even getting international police here in Canberra, does that mean we’ll actually see a real policeman with a real speed-detection device? Or does this just mean theyre throwing more money at the speed cameras?

All road users are encouraged to make alternative transport arrangements such as nominating a designated driver or using public transport

Of course, why didnt I think of using public transport after a night of drinking. Was this a national statement, obviously not cleaned up for the ACT audience, who have no night public transport options? Or maybe its tied into the Night-rider trial again, so for the 2 weeks they run this operation, there’ll be a night bus service.

jasere said :

2. Just before the the Foreshore good catch Team

So there might be a dozen at the Foreshore, who have had to get their stuff somewhere else, at a higher price. Another drop in the ocean in the war on drugs.

What a sad negative outlook you have. Can you see nothing postive in points 2 & 3 of the OP?

Illegal drugs and drivers off their faces are too hard so lets do nothing because it’s easier?

Tooks said :

Since RAID is about removing impaired drivers, what the hell do speed detection devices have to do with it?

I misread, but my point remains, will this mean they’ll actually be putting real police men and women out on the roads, rather than some new signs and radio ads that say ‘Drink driving targetted in your suburb’?

Tooks said :

fgzk said :

Tooks they already do what they want.

True, they do what they want – until they get caught.

Then they get bailed, breach bail a few times, finally go to trial, get a suspended sentence, and the next week theyve got the goodies to sell again. Who loses out in this whole situation, other than us ACT taxpayers?

Tooks said :

Whether your for or against the ‘War on Drugs’, surely you can’t have anything against these bludgers getting busted?

For the two idiots who walked into the raid, carrying bags of drugs, I feel no sympathy at all, unless the two just figured it was the local constabulary getting a smoko for after work.

Personally I know absolutely nothing about the story or the individuals invovled, so I cant pass any judgement on the ‘bludger’ comment, but I guess with your in-depth knowledge/stereotyping of everyone who uses drugs youre able to make these judgements without needing to know the full circumstances of the situation.

fgzk said :

Tooks they already do what they want.

True, they do what they want – until they get caught.

My point is, do we give up trying to catch them? There are drug dealers enjoying the facilities at the AMC at the moment; bludgers who contribute nothing to society whatsoever and are a waste of oxygen. Often selling drugs while enjoying unemployment benefits and Govt Housing. I’m happy for them to be targeted and put where they belong.

Whether your for or against the ‘War on Drugs’, surely you can’t have anything against these bludgers getting busted?