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EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 18, 2009 8:34 PM:

" say what wrote on May 18, 2009
" Ediot, I always get a kick out of the times you show your belly and start crying/whining about somebody hurting your feelings. Considering that your posts rarely contain anything factual and are usually just taunts, put-downs and baseless accusations...it's a hoot to see you start sniveling about somebody else being mean to poor Ed.... "
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My feelings are fine, much better than your logic. It is a shame you have little to add other than trying to demean ohers, but you have to live with yourself. Enjoy "




say what wrote on May 18, 2009 6:52 PM:

" Ediot, I always get a kick out of the times you show your belly and start crying and whining about somebody hurting your feelings. Considering that your posts rarely contain anything factual and are usually just taunts, put-downs and baseless accusations...it's a hoot to see you start sniveling about somebody else being mean to poor Ed.... "




say what wrote on May 18, 2009 9:27 AM:

" Oh, there it is. He even admits it and says so himself. Wow...Lenin would have loved this bozo. "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 18, 2009 8:31 AM:

" say what wrote on May 17, 2009

" So, Ed thinks that anything we should do for our own good should have a law to enforce it? Now I see where the 'Ediot' came from... "
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I think if you re-read my comments you might get it. I have not endorsed laws for everything now have I?

There are instances where laws are needed to help the people that choose to be contrary are reminded/required to do certain things.

I dont want to pay for excessive medical costs for people not wearing helmets etc "




say what wrote on May 17, 2009 6:11 PM:

" So, Ed thinks that anything we should do for our own good should have a law to enforce it? Now I see where the 'Ediot' came from... "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 17, 2009 2:29 PM:

" Endeavor wrote on May 16, 2009
" Ed, you are truly....an idiot. You've missed the point so many times ... The point is NOT whether or not something is 'good for you'...but rather if government should create laws for everything based on .=========================

Endeavor, Do you have the ability to communicate without spewing words of insult?

As to laws, they are needed many times to protect the rest of society from the few that choose to ignore what is best for them. In this case, we all gey higher Insurance rates resulting from no helmet/belt wearing injuries "




DJ wrote on May 17, 2009 1:17 AM:

" to Ben C;
Give it up. The guy isn't that smart. He can't grasp the concept. Either that or he thinks we should have laws about eating deep-fried food, trampolines, climbing trees, smoking, skiing, mountain climbing, etc etc. And his dumb 'hammer and helmet' thing? It doesn't make any sense. Riding my motorcycle without a helmet can be compared to somebody willingly hitting themselves with a hammer? Duh.
Ed would have been happy in Soviet Russia where they DID have rules about everything 'for the good of the people'. "




Endeavor wrote on May 16, 2009 10:27 PM:

" Ed, you are truly....an idiot. You've missed the point so many times that it's hopeless. The point is NOT whether or not something is 'good for you'...but rather if the government should create laws for everything based on that. Several people have said in here (and I guess you're either blind or not smart enough to get it) that wearing a helmet or a seat belt is a good idea. I wear a helmet when I ride. The complaint was the government making it a law that you HAVE to. Stop hitting yourself in the head with your hammer! "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 16, 2009 8:14 AM:

" Ben C wrote on May 15, 2009 3:33 PM:

" Oh good lord, Ed...enough with the pathetic attempt at an analogy with the dumb hammer and head thing! Sheesh! You still haven't examined the point wherein there are MANY things that are bad for us and which ones would you like to see outlawed?! ============================So you are willing to NOT protect yourself for some Macho reason. You make noe sense, and don't get the point of the hammer to the head test. Shame you feel that way and just as shameful that you seem not to care. "




Ben C wrote on May 15, 2009 3:33 PM:

" Oh good lord, Ed...enough with the pathetic attempt at an analogy with the dumb hammer and head thing! Sheesh! You still haven't examined the point wherein there are MANY things that are bad for us and which ones would you like to see outlawed?! Maxkatt has stated that New York has already started clamping down on foods that are bad for you. I suppose that fits in with your belief in laws by big brother to take care of us poor, dumb citizens? Wearing a belt and a helmet IS a good idea, Ed...but shouldn't be a law! "




MAXKATT from NY wrote on May 15, 2009 1:22 PM:

" To Ben C...Regarding "Guess we better pass laws against smoking, eating fatty foods." We're already on top of it in NYC. Smoking is banned in all bars and restaurants and recent additional sin taxes put a pack at or above $10 now. ...oh!...and we banned transfats too. I kid you not. "




jp wrote on May 15, 2009 1:07 PM:

" Edward, where did i say anything about seatbelts? I think seatbelts a a good thing, as i also believe that anyone on a motorcycle should wear a helmet.
It is the people who do not exercise good judgement that help raise our insurance premiums.
I have heard of instances of insurance companies denying claims due to non-use of safety devices, such as seat belts, or helmets.
but, it still should not be crammed down you throats either. "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 15, 2009 11:24 AM:

" Dear Ben C,

I am orig from East Coast, currently in AZ and, yes an ex Volunteer EMT. I have been at many an accident scene, and believe me a seatbelty would have help immensely. You know those nasty skull meet windshield, etc accidents. I would like you to try a simple test for me. Put a helmet on your head then hit helment with hammer, take helmet off then hit head with same hammer. Which part of the test will cause the more serious injury? Get back to me when test finished.

Thanks


E "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 15, 2009 10:05 AM:

" Ben C wrote on May 14, 2009
" Oh, so now Ediot is a former EMT. Say, was this before or during also being a CPA? And were you known as 'Ed' at that time or one of the other names you post under? Your myriad of names and professions, coupled with your inane bumbling and rambling jibberish and inability to comprehend simple ideas is becoming a confusing quandry. =======Was a Volunteer EMT, and Ihave seen enough to realize seatbelts/helmets are for your protection. Hit your skull with a hammer, then put helmet on and repeat. Which feels better? "




Ben C wrote on May 14, 2009 5:35 PM:

" Oh, so now Ediot is a former EMT. Say, was this before or during also being a CPA? And were you known as 'Ed' at that time or one of the other names you post under? Your myriad of names and professions, coupled with your inane bumbling and rambling jibberish and inability to comprehend even simple ideas is becoming a confusing quandry. Maybe it's time to find a site that caters to people at your own level of intellect. Oh, and Ed...people die of heart attacks each year, too. Guess we better outlaw cheeseburgers and cigarettes, too. "




Ben C wrote on May 14, 2009 5:21 PM:

" Poor Ediot... confused again. Guess the words weren't small enough.
OK Ed...try to follow along;
* The posts had nothing to do with thinking less of police. The posts had to do with a disagreement over seatbelt laws AND traffic enforcement by police of whom many are seen driving as poorly as the people they are citing.*

Having spend considerable time in other states, I can say that I've never seen police in other states driving as poorly as the ones here. But then....you're in AZ, aren't you? Oh my...blathering on about things you don't know about again... "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 14, 2009 2:33 PM:

" Hey DJ, JP and Ben C,

The next time you are in an accident or have a robbery at home, don't call the Police since you seem to think so little of them. Call someone else, maybe the DUI or the speeders, or other drivers not obeying the law to help you. Have a good day. "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 14, 2009 2:30 PM:

" Ben C wrote on May 14, 2009 " to the good guy....
IF you're really an officer....great! Thanks! But in the meantime....I'll still stick to my belief that;
1) Seat belt laws for adults are condescending, overbearing

2) Alaska police seem to be staffed by large number of hypocrites, judging by the number I see that are speeding, tailgating, not using thier signals and (my favorite) passing on the right! "===================

Hey Ben, did you know if in an accident your skull with enough force behind it can bend the steel frame of your car and kill you "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 14, 2009 2:26 PM:

" Ah JP and DJ,

I am sitting back reading your comments about not wanting seatbelt laws or helmet laws. But again, I am an ex EMT and have also seen my share of injured people who would have had a better chance of survival if they had been wearing the belt or helmet. So, if you don't want these laws then don't come back here complaining when your Insurance companies raise their rates even higher. Take atest for me, pick up a hammer and hit your head, then put on a helmet and do the same. "




Privilege wrote on May 14, 2009 12:26 PM:

" Driving a car is a privilege not a right. So all you crappy drivers, especially the ones without insurance and/or drivers licenses wise up. Those of us following the simple rules of the road have no patience for you and your stupidity. To the good guy, thank you for helping to remove these idiots from our roads. I am for taking their cars away, until no one will loan them a car for fear they will lose their car. And what is it with all the drivers who think a STOP sign only means to slow down??? "




Ben C wrote on May 14, 2009 12:21 PM:

" to the good guy....
IF you're really an officer....great! Thanks! But in the meantime....I'll still stick to my belief that;
1) Seat belt laws for adults are condescending and overbearing

2) Alaska police seem to be staffed by a large number of hypocrites, judging by the number I see each week that are speeding, tailgating, not using thier signals and (my favorite) passing on the right! "




jp to the good guy wrote on May 14, 2009 9:32 AM:

" it was your choice to pick this line of work, now you're complaining about it, perhaps you chose the wrong line of work? "




To The Good Guy wrote on May 14, 2009 8:14 AM:

" Thank you for all that you do. I am having a great day today and I hope you do too. "




The Good Guys wrote on May 14, 2009 12:10 AM:

" And another thing, for those that say traffic is not a problem, lets do some math. I respond to approx 5 burglaries a year. Average loss, $400. 16yrsx5 per yr x$400=$32,000 approx loss in 16 years. I investigate approx. 5 accidents a month. Average damage, $5000.(low)
16yrsx60per yr x$5000=$4,800,000. Now thats not including the deaths, the trips to the hospitals, the law suits and all the other suffering that goes with an accident. And these are just one officers average stats. Muliply this by all the other officers in the valley, Traffic is a problem, a hugh problem. "




The Good Guy wrote on May 13, 2009 11:35 PM:

" I am so sick and tired of hearing the way some of you dog the police. The job is hard enough without having to listen to your cry baby story about how you got a ticket. In over 15 years, I have never had a person call up and say "guess what officer, I had a good day, thanks". Instead, its call after call of "he hit me", "someone broke into my car", "drug OD's" car accidents, buglaries, and 1001 other problems. Most people have a good understanding of how NOT to get pulled over. Figure it out. "




jp wrote on May 13, 2009 8:31 AM:

" DJ, i'll second that!

Ediot from Alcatrazz for Governor 2010 ! "




DJ wrote on May 12, 2009 9:17 AM:

" to jp;
Where's that incredible genius on all things Alaska...Ediot from AZ? Shouldn't he be in here to educate us all on which roads need more policing, etc etc with his vast knowledge of life in Alaska, local demographics and an uncanny ability to grasp our issues from a few thousand miles away? Oh golly gee how we could use his impressive intelligence and keen insight on issues such as this! LOL! "




jp wrote on May 11, 2009 8:33 AM:

" if they want to write tickets all day long, 24/7 just go park a patrol car at Fishers Y in big lake.
Perhaps then we'd be able to figure out the 15.4% mill rate. "




Ben C wrote on May 9, 2009 8:29 PM:

" Wife is a nurse. Brothers an EMT. Oldest brother is a cardio doc. So I don't have to go far to talk to one.
The gov't pays for those that can't afford health insurance but chose to smoke 3 packs a day and are on oxygen. They pay for the guy on Medicaid that had a heart attack after spending his life eating like Jabba the Hutt. The motorcyclist that dumped his bike. Etc Etc.
So my argument stays the same; Guess we better pass laws against smoking, eating fatty foods, motorcycles and such while we're at it. "




db wrote on May 9, 2009 6:29 PM:

" they want to write tickets go to any bike path. There are 4 wheelers and 2 wheelers galore. Unlicensed drivers and unlicensed vehicles. wow, what a great place Wasilla is. "




To Ben C cont wrote on May 9, 2009 7:57 AM:

" I appreciate your stance, I hate taxing and big govt.,but I think there are some things the govt. should do,like plow roads, provide fire/ems/police,etc. Change the law so that people in crashes don't have the right to receive care and then you won't have to pay for $15 seat belt fines anymore. But talk to an ER doc/nurse and see how the mood in the ER will be when they say, "sorry about your daughter sir, you don't have insurance and so there's nothing we can do for her." That probably won't fly.
-Total Ignorant Irony "




To Ben C wrote on May 9, 2009 7:54 AM:

" I am the farthest thing from a liberal, but I don't want to pay more taxes which is why I have no problem with cigarette smokers paying $50 per pack since 200,000 of them die every year from their decisions. I don't want to pay for their care either. With the seatbelt issue, there is an easy way to undo this, change the law so that we don't have the right to receive care if we can't prove we can pay for it. (cont) "




Seriously.... wrote on May 9, 2009 7:44 AM:

" Come on Folks... I know you think you are above the Law! Its so easy for you to sit behind your computer and type about the crappy job cops do, when every day they go to work and put their life on the line to keep the community safe and protected. Its pretty simple, don't break the law, and you won't get a ticket. Sorry if you are poor, but that doesn't mean you get a free pass from breaking the law. Rich or Poor break the law get a ticket or go to jail. "




fred wrote on May 8, 2009 7:30 PM:

" I am a retired firefiighter and have been on my share of wrecks.There is a problem when the troopers or the local police look for any reason to pull some one over.Since I was the one who got pulled over.I got pulled over for going 50 ia 55 with a trooper on my butt for 5 miles.Since I was driving a "warrent wagon" older car.It was my word against his and I lost. "




Anaarchist wrote on May 8, 2009 12:15 PM:

" Many years ago, in total darkeness, a wayward moose traveled directly in my path. The four door sedan was traveling 45mph and impacted the animal squarely on its side. Do to the hight of the animal, impact was at its knees driving its legs out from under it and the 1200lb body landed on the windshield and rested in the front seat. Upon impact whiplash the back of my seat broke and I ended wresting in the rear window seat area. Wearing a seat bellt would have surely killed me!!!! "




Ben C wrote on May 8, 2009 10:04 AM:

" to total ignorant;
Great logic there. We should have stupid seatbelt laws in order to prevent the governent from having to take care of injured people. How far down that slope do you want to go? Guess we should outlaw motorcycles, fatty foods, horseback riding, personal watercraft, tire swings, etc etc etc as well, eh?
Your logic scares me. Sounds like the liberal attitude of big government trying to regulate everything with laws to protect us dumb people. How about we stick to laws to prevent people from hurting others and leave it at that? "




Total Ignorant Irony wrote on May 8, 2009 7:38 AM:

" So it has EVERYTHING to do with revenue, but it has nothing to do with revenue for the "wet behind the ears" cops. Think a little bigger picture. $15.00 for a speeding ticket and paying a cop overtime to enforce that law is not a business, revenue profit venture, it's a measure to deter people from not wearing their seatbelts and ultimately keep them from injury, but on a bottom line issue keep that state and federal govt. from holding the price tag for a hospital stay. Respectfully, grow up people! (I am not a cop, I own a business) "




Total Ignorant Irony wrote on May 8, 2009 7:34 AM:

" Now we are freeloaders in AK and don't pay state income tax, but we certainly are affected when state money goes to Johnny or Sally no seatbelt breathing through a straw in the hospital for the low low price of $12,000 per day. Go to an EmergencyRoom in this state - it's posted, you have the RIGHT to receive treatment to make your condition at least stable in an emergency. So the state has a vested interest in who wears their seatbelts and who doesn't. (cont.) "




Total ignorant irony wrote on May 8, 2009 7:32 AM:

" To the uneducated masses...do you know why they enforce seatbelt laws? Ask a paramedic! A seatbelt wearer in a 35mph crash walks home, a non wearer goes to the hospital, who does all this research? Insurance companies, why-they pay for it. When you don't wear your seatbelt for defensive driving or whatever other super reason you have, you increase your risk. Since so many don't even have insurance (that's a little law too) or have liability only - who gets to pay that $50,000 first two days in the hospital bill? THE STATE - AKA Tax dollars (cont.) "




Residential speeding... wrote on May 8, 2009 7:13 AM:

" Do any of you have problem speeders in your neighborhood?(Includes kids/adults on ATV's) If so what have you done about it? Any suggestions from law enforcement?

One other question, Is anyone else as disgusted as I am about the current state of ugliness that is the ATV trail along Trunk road. Does the ATV industry promote this kind of destruction of the environment? "




Long time Alaskan wrote on May 7, 2009 9:40 PM:

" It's all about revenue and profiling the working poor. Let's see if the cops can make the lives of the working poor that much harder. They always are looking down their noses at poor peoples clothes, vehicles, etc. thinking they are so much better. Cops have a superiority complex and like throwing thier weight around especially with the working poor. The condescension is almost unbearable. They don't give a hoot about serve and protect unless its to serve and protect themselves. Burglary, receiving stolen property, heroine use, these are some REAL issues that are ignored. "




Common Sense wrote on May 7, 2009 8:27 PM:

" Wow, sounds like a bunch of cop haters out there. You must hate the cops because your guilty of speeding. Well, don't speed....And you wont get a ticket. And yes, If you look up the State Statue, on the web, they police have police powers for the State of Alaska. Which means a police officer can make a traffic stop in any town. If you don't break the law you have nothing to worrie about. Seems like "Common Sense" to me. "




TKI wrote on May 7, 2009 3:45 PM:

" It makes no sense to have a law requireing seatbelts in a vehicle when motor cycles have no law for helmuts or seatbelts! Why is Government telling us that if you drive a 4 tire vehicle you have to wear one but if you drive a 2 tire vehicle you don't? Because there are more 4 tire vehicles on the road to collect revenue from!!!!! "




Ben C wrote on May 7, 2009 9:18 AM:

" Seatbelt laws are stupid. Like helmet laws in the other states. I can see having a law where your children have to be secured since there's a fair share of crappy parents out there. And I believe you should wear your seatbelt. But to have Big Brother telling you what's best for you in the form of a law is dumb. Maybe they should pass laws against eating fatty foods and watching too much TV, too. Stupid. "




Denise wrote on May 7, 2009 9:16 AM:

" If you get a ticket it is because you are breaking the law plain and simple so suck it up and take your medicine. I think it is great they are out ticketing idiots who think they can drive however they want, or drink and drive or do drugs and drive!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work guys. "




Uncle Jed wrote on May 7, 2009 1:23 AM:

" Some cops have serious staring problems. They are getting too cocky. They should bust some of those gangstas that wear backward baseball caps and thier pants falling down. I feel like I'm in Compton yo yo. "




Common Sense People wrote on May 6, 2009 12:21 PM:

" If you get pulled over, it's for a reason!!
Use your common sense... don't speed and drive like idiots.
If the police want a really quick pile of tickets to hand out. Sit at the corner of Creekside and Sweetie Pie as the construction crews don't know how to read speed limits and the neighbors in The Ranch don't know how to read a STOP sign!! "




Anarchist wrote on May 6, 2009 10:55 AM:

" Look! These seat belt laws are just an excuse to pull someone over to get them on a more serious infraction. What does overtime cost? $250 an hour? If they are real efficient one police thug can pull over say 3 an hour and write a total of $45 in seat belt infraction fines. That's a smart use of recources. I usually drive without belt on as defensive driving is the only action that will keep you safe. "




Amber wrote on May 5, 2009 10:41 PM:

" Seriously? I understand why they are doing it... for the money... and cudos to them for catching so many DUI's and all the other dangerous people they caught during their little "sting operations" but what about the rest of the year? Do we ever hear about them volunteering for overtime to respond to actual emergencies (perhaps helping to have a faster response time that could really help someone) or like others mentioned... catch burglers?? Give me a break., the Valley has so many other problems that they should be making a priority! "




lee wrote on May 5, 2009 8:34 PM:

" Wasilla has no jurisdiction outside of town, heck there not even "Ofiicers" they have a Professional Citizens arrest license, look it up its in there own manual...If they say there god are you going to beleive them just because they say so..to many people will believe anything the state or its "politicians" say without ever looking twice..Rome has been reborn. "




you people are dumb wrote on May 5, 2009 7:17 PM:

" complaing is all i hear...its simple dont speed or act like an idiot and you wont get a ticket "




jp wrote on May 5, 2009 5:10 PM:

" so why aren't they all just state troopers? get rid of the barriers, and have the Alaska territorial police ? "




Steve wrote on May 5, 2009 3:57 PM:

" This place is looking more and more like a police state. Everywhere I go there's some wet behind the ears cop driving around doing zilch ! We have A LOT more important things for the police to be concentrating on than speeders. This is just an easy way to bump numbers. How about solving some REAL crime for a change. "




offsoapstone wrote on May 5, 2009 3:47 PM:

" Cops do protect and sever! They protect thier jobs by the revenue they bring in, and they server their powers that be with the revenue they bring in. Folks they are all about revenue that is what they do. I'd rather see this overtime money being spent higher priority crimes rather than one based on revenue brought in. The cops can always write tickets everyday of the month any time they want. Remeber these guys and gals do awhole lot more than just write tickets. "




All for it... wrote on May 5, 2009 3:44 PM:

" Chances are they will arrest a few burglars since they too drive from house to house. I wish they had enough money to go after the scofflaws every day of the year.I'm all for taking as much money from the traffic offenders as possible. The fines must not be high enough, because there are a lot of people who just continue to ignore speed limits and stop signs. You will never get a ticket it you just obey the law. It just isn't that hard. Unless you are too stupid to figure it out. "




Berts right wrote on May 5, 2009 12:48 PM:

" Cops in AK can write tickets from Nome to Ketchikan, sorry kids. As for targeting, don't speed and crash into people and you will be just fine (I know there is always a reason you were going that fast). Speeding costs taxpayers more the burglars every year, so it makes sense. So freshen up your duct tape, secure that bumper, re-fasten that plastic window, put that cool skin sticker in your back window and put those awesome fake spinners on your rusty 94 Chrysler and get out there and speed! You are the fast and the furious! Wah-hoo! Street Cred! "




longtimevalleyRES wrote on May 5, 2009 12:36 PM:

" Watch out for Bert, is he a cop!!! Get a life..
the only reason why they are doing this is becuase the good weather...and you know it..Other words they would do it all the time..there are bad drivers everyday of the year..Plus you too Bert.. "




jp wrote on May 5, 2009 12:20 PM:

" well i've got to tell you, if a wasilla cop tried to pull me over in Homer, i'd probably not stop, i'd be dialing 911 for verification for sure.
what this state needs are Sherriffs departments, that are voted in by the people, and work for the people, unlike the Gestapo mentality that we have for officers that we have now. our officers are nothing more than revenue collectors. "




Bert wrote on May 5, 2009 11:32 AM:

" If more people around here would drive like adults the police would need to do extra enforcement. And, before all you Dairy Queen Lawyers spew stupidity find out what you are talking about like I did. Police officers in this state have police authority anywhere in the state. "




longtimevalleyRES wrote on May 5, 2009 11:18 AM:

" Yea, This is fun work for the cops..The weather is nice so they don't mind getting out of thier office/car..Why only in the good weather is happening..
By the way..with tuff economic times let them get all the OT... I like to pay more taxes for that..
GO GETEM BOYS....
This is lame... "




jp to speeders beware wrote on May 5, 2009 10:04 AM:

" but that wouldn't bring in revenue to the coffers, and they can't afford that!

how many police cars do you see that say on the side "to protect and to serve" anymore????? check it out. "




jp wrote on May 5, 2009 8:39 AM:

" how can a wasilla cop write a ticket in houston? who voted for "multi juris diction" ? this cannot possibly be legal.
and if it is, then, I want a ticket book, and i'll start writing up all those officers passing me on the right!

Lead by example gentlemen! "




Chris wrote on May 5, 2009 6:49 AM:

" And this is different since when. They target everybody espcially the younger drivers. I think they can find other things to do except worry about seatbelts. I think seatbelts are good but targeting people. Pleaaaaase "




Palmer Driver wrote on May 4, 2009 11:25 PM:

" Wow - Thanks for the heads up regarding where you'll be. I'm sure I won't be the only one to try and avoid your area "




sppeders beware wrote on May 4, 2009 10:34 PM:

" Hey this is cool....
but how about catching some burglars? "




lee wrote on May 4, 2009 8:14 PM:

" all that for revenue and civil disobedience, that the public was not allowed to have input on...sounding more like Rome everyday.. "