In regards to the "One Strike" idiocy put forth by Leighton, the ACLU weighs in on the Times Leader. See http://www.timesleader.com/news//742164/ACLU-has-concerns-with-W-Bs-1-strike-plan
Council must
vote this measure down. It clearly represents a danger to those who have to
enforce the law. You see, in Leighton’s alcohol soaked mind – he is not capable
of truly caring about others. This is his “dog and pony” show and he wants
false credit.
People aren’t
dumb about their civil rights. They know when they are screwed. This measure
tramples civil rights left and right. This measure will increase violence – not lessen it.
Removing people
from their residents – unfairly - is extremely dangerous… especially if the
residents know they are being wronged. Protecting our kids and protecting our homes
are two of our most sacred “rights.”
I predict at
least one police casualty as a result of this ill written, unconstitutional,
tyrannical measure.
It’s all about
Tommy. Nothing has changed.
The actual ordinance says…
“An owner has
implied or actual knowledge of drug activity…”
“Said knowledge may be imputed to the owner based on police knowledge
and experience of drug activity on the property.”
Well isn’t this a
feel good? An officer, say Majikes, Crawford, or Collins, who have already
accepted bribes and were given a
free pass by Leighton/Dessoye… get to be judge and jury for the property owner?
Can’t you see this
turning into a disaster?
The actual ordinance says… “Severability… If it is determined by a proper legal authority that any
section or part thereof is unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remaining
sections and parts thereof shall remain in full force and effect.”
This indicates to
me that the legal geniuses in city hall know that it will be struck down.
This truly is a “dog
and pony” show. And the press fell for it.
said on
the TL site:
Of
course! Leighton's announcement was just a dog and pony show. This ordinance
would never pass a "due process" test. An ordinance like this has to
be written by attorneys much smarter than Leighton's crew. And of course,
nobody in City Hall is smart enough to contact someone in NYC or other places
that have tough enforceable ordinances. This ordinance - Not going to happen.
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