Do they have NO common sense? Will they not rest until EVERY good American is in prison?
2006-09-19 17:04:32 · 9 answers · asked by fresh2 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Maybe we should arrest everyone in Mexico for breaking our laws of immigration, if we're going to follow the letter of the law on both sides?
2006-09-19 17:26:13 · update #1
Dog the Bounty Hunter Special appeared on A&E last night. Critics may dismiss his plight because they see his show as a novelty. But I say to you this is of great import because there are three men’s lives at stake. This certainly deserves the attention of the public and the US government.
I am so incensed at his arrest and possible extradition back to Mexico. The whole thing is disgusting.
Duane “Dog” Chapman’s life and the life of son Leland & brother Tim hang in the balance over a minor misdemeanor – the capture of Andrew Luster – notorious rapist now serving 124 year sentence in prison.
While in custody in a US federal detention facility, their lives were threatened by familiar faces and other inmates seeking revenge for his bounty hunting profession. The Mexican prison’s conditions would be worse and they would most likely not live to serve the 4 month to 4 year sentence that misdemeanor carries.
“…. Mexico routinely declines to extradite suspects facing life in prison or the death penalty. Mexico's Supreme Court, which favors rehabilitation and views capital punishment and no-parole sentences as cruel, has blocked numerous extraditions until U.S. authorities agreed to lower the potential punishment a suspect faced in an American court.”
“Mexico itself has a mixed track record for returning fugitives. In the case of American citizens who flee to Mexico, it can take U.S. officials months or even years to get a fugitive returned if they have a good lawyer.”
Source:
http://www.courttv.com/trials/luster/062303_mexico_ctv.html
I hope the Department of Justice does not let the American people down and three of its very fine citizens that need its help. Keep the Dog Free!!!!
2006-09-20 05:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by Vicki B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think we should withhold judgement on this until we have all the details. If he did not return to court (even if it was in Mexico), when he was supposed to, then that really makes him no better than the criminals he chases down. IF this is correct- and why he was arrested, then he should be arrested. If he's innocent, he's got nothing to worry about. I certainly don't believe it's some big government conspiracy against him- they've got bigger issues then "The Dog".
2006-09-20 00:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by tntwade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he did exactly what he finds people for- ironic as hell isnt it? He posted bail in mexico and did not report back to mexico for trial or renogotiation of the bail. He had 3 years to do it also.
I am sure Mexico is putting great pressure on this... we have no idea how the mexicans are reacting- maybe they are crying "special treatment for the gringoes" Who knows???
The guy does good work and I respect him, but he is a complete bone-head to allow this to happen without trying to resolve it. This sword has two edges and he has to live by the laws of the land- whether he agrees with them or not.
2006-09-20 00:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by sunsetsrbest1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It says that every American should follow common sense, and follow the laws in every foreign country they visit. He is not wanted in America for a crime, he is wanted in a South American country for breaking their laws, so he was arrested in the name of that country because of treaties set up by that and our country so that no criminal could escape justice because they ran across some borders. Dog is wanted for something relatively minor and can probably make an official apology and some restitution, and get out of it. What if he murdered someone, say, your Father, and ran to that country. Wouldn't you want him apprehended and deported back to stand trial for his crime?
2006-09-20 00:18:27 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They must have had a reason. Dont be so naive. You;re probably a fan. They could be just questioning him or using im to get to someone. WHO knows? But it is very hard to find a true GOOD American. There's an asshole in every bunch!
2006-09-20 00:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by triciasdish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does suck. He did the right thing and is now paying the price. Write the state department, your congressman, and the president about this. Would you want someone to chase down the man who drugged and raped your daughter? I would want him to and then give him everything I own.
2006-09-20 00:14:36 · answer #6 · answered by chkibo2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why is he a "good" american? just because he's on tv? oh, and he was arrested for the same reason everyone else who gets arrested is, there is substantial evidcence that he broke the law
2006-09-20 00:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by C_Millionaire 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
To show that it is more than willing to take care of the rest of the world before it takes care of its own people.
2006-09-20 00:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by rg778sx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's to make you forget that the Democrats are trying to pardon 20 million criminals.
2006-09-20 00:12:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋