http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2379954&page=1&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312
Ok while I may not care for the KKK as long as his record shows no signs of discrimination then what is the problem with him being a trooper? He said it was a momentary thing due to his divorce. People stop overreacting! Bet there would be no problem with him joining PETA.
2006-08-31 12:44:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Mr. Tok h. I am not ,if you bothered to read , defending them. Get YOUR facts straight before you mouth off.
2006-08-31 12:51:28 · update #1
ok there seem to be several of you who did not read whole story. Try again.
2006-08-31 12:56:58 · update #2
the kkk, is to enforce the white peoples rights. as the naacp, defends african americans rights. Years ago there was killings due to that organization, but some weren't related at all. But, freedom of speech and the right to your own opinion is constitutional. today, the kkk, is trying to make sure white people (who is becoming the minority) keeps their rights, which we are slowly losing. They are not killing people or belittleing people because of their race. I'm not defending i'm explaining so those of you who need to do their homework shut up!
2006-08-31 13:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by crystal_payten 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well there probably would be less reason to hassle him if he was in peta... cops don't typically have to mirandize dogs etc because dogs have no civil rights and are not people. peta is a "terrorist organization" and so is the kkk, but the kkk has actually killed people where peta has been more active with vandalism and theft. so lets call a spade a spade.
i can see why they are nervous. he should have the right to free association, but as a cop he also had to pass a psychological test to make sure he wouldn't be abusive with his authority. it is almost overreacting if he just did it to help him through his divorce.
but it's not overreacting. the police department would possibly be held liable for keeping him active if something happened. not everyone has the right to be a police officer, because it is a trusted role in society. that means the police force must be responsible for making sure each officer can perform the duty without endangering himself and others. he probably would have been taken off the force for joining peta as well but i can't prove that.
2006-08-31 19:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by uncle osbert 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please!
He is 50 years old and he joined the KKK in 2004! Are you telling me a 50 year old state cop doesn't know the KKK is a racist organization? Is there ANY cop in the US, or anyone in the US that doesn't know what the KKK represents? He even did some work for the white supremest group!
The guy has shown his colors, and he does not belong on a state police force!
2006-08-31 19:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does bring up a dilema. I don't support nor endorse the KKK or White supremcist groups. But according to freedom of speech and freedom of association parts of the constitution, it shouldn't matter and shouldn't be fired.
Problem is, will he abuse his position of authority and deprive someone else of their rights? The minute he does so-- out the door he goes.
The other part of this is also dependent on what the KKK (or other group) is classified as-- If they're considered subversive or terrorist type of organization, then he may be violating an oath of his position.
2006-08-31 19:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. military bars participation in hate groups because it runs counter to the military mission and values. The state police is at LEAST a paramilitary organization- similar command structure, duty to protect, etc.- whose duty is to uphold the law and protect and serve. It is pretty hard to believe that someone who harbors racial prejudice is able to set that prejudice aside and be color blind when in uniform. Racial profiling is enough of a problem among non-racist cops. When one joins the military one is held to a higher standard of conduct and so it is also with the police.
2006-08-31 20:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by Nerdbot 5000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last time I was in Nebraska it was still a mainly white state. As long as this trooper doesn't act on his racism while on the job I don't see a problem but the first time he does anything remotely racist his butt should be gone.
2006-08-31 19:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by Melius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well the KKK is pretty bad; that group doesn't stand for something the police force wants to be associated with. i don't blame them for firing him. if he felt it wasn't significant, he wouldn't have brought it up. and the fact that he is still a member means it isn't a "momentary" thing.
2006-08-31 19:55:26 · answer #7 · answered by thunderwear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Senator Byrd was a Klansman for a long time in the senate they called him sheets
2006-08-31 19:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please read your history before defending the KKK!
2006-08-31 19:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by Bawney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋