Thursday, June 09, 2005
Street Smarts "Tool of Good Nature"
by Jim Nutting
An old robbery scam is coming back in Southern California. It's amazing how gullible people can be. We all try to feel compassion towards our fellow human being, but where do you draw the line? Here's an example. You're sitting at a bus stop late at night; a young man dressed well politely asks you if you have change of a five dollar bill. You smile and pull out your wallet and take a look. Obviously you have money in your wallet otherwise you wouldn't be looking. The youngster hits you in the face, takes your whole wallet along with your cell phone. This is a returning trend using the good nature of people as a robbery tool. Now some of you reading this would say that you'd fight back in order to get your money and property. Real brave but it's a stupid move for two possible reasons. One, being you didn't see four of the robber's accomplices across the street and the other, a .38 caliber snub nose pistol in his waistband. Remember it's late at night and he has your cell phone. Always be aware of your environment. These animals prey on your good nature. From the moment you smiled at him he saw his target. This bottom feeder more than likely has never had a job but sees robbery as a career. He probably does this all night. After all, he has to keep himself in $300 sweat suits and silver chains. Safety is never a guarantee, even in daylight. In a concealed/carry state the odds may be different based on the victim and his or her training and tactics. Either way, the best way to avoid being a victim of this type of crime is to keep a serious face and never pull out your wallet or purse in public. Believe me; you're hurting no one's feelings. I tend to turn the tables and will ask the people around me if they could spare a dollar or two for bus fare. That freaks out any potential robber, but that's just me. If you're not a lucky person, some cop may come by and give you a ticket for panhandling. Just say NO and don't give the robber the tool of good nature to work with.
by Jim Nutting
An old robbery scam is coming back in Southern California. It's amazing how gullible people can be. We all try to feel compassion towards our fellow human being, but where do you draw the line? Here's an example. You're sitting at a bus stop late at night; a young man dressed well politely asks you if you have change of a five dollar bill. You smile and pull out your wallet and take a look. Obviously you have money in your wallet otherwise you wouldn't be looking. The youngster hits you in the face, takes your whole wallet along with your cell phone. This is a returning trend using the good nature of people as a robbery tool. Now some of you reading this would say that you'd fight back in order to get your money and property. Real brave but it's a stupid move for two possible reasons. One, being you didn't see four of the robber's accomplices across the street and the other, a .38 caliber snub nose pistol in his waistband. Remember it's late at night and he has your cell phone. Always be aware of your environment. These animals prey on your good nature. From the moment you smiled at him he saw his target. This bottom feeder more than likely has never had a job but sees robbery as a career. He probably does this all night. After all, he has to keep himself in $300 sweat suits and silver chains. Safety is never a guarantee, even in daylight. In a concealed/carry state the odds may be different based on the victim and his or her training and tactics. Either way, the best way to avoid being a victim of this type of crime is to keep a serious face and never pull out your wallet or purse in public. Believe me; you're hurting no one's feelings. I tend to turn the tables and will ask the people around me if they could spare a dollar or two for bus fare. That freaks out any potential robber, but that's just me. If you're not a lucky person, some cop may come by and give you a ticket for panhandling. Just say NO and don't give the robber the tool of good nature to work with.
Extradition Questionable?
by Jim Nutting
jim.nutting@gmail.com
“Mexicans do not trust their police either to protect them from harm or to solve crimes”– Mexican National Secretary of Public Security Alejandro Gertz Manero - http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/mexico_policing/mex_policing.htm
In Mexico it’s okay to torture but not extradite a cop killer just because he may face the death penalty. The same corrupt government whose military, police officials and politicians are routinely in bed with drug cartels. The same bunch that executed American DEA agent Enrique "kiki" Camarena in 1985. Extradition laws are so difficult that the FBI had to resort to sending a Bounty Hunter to Mexico to bring Humberto Alvarez-Machain, one of Camarena murder suspects to justice.
Raul Garcia-Gomez, alleged murderer of Denver Police Detective Donald Young was recently apprehended in Culiacán, Mexico. Detective Young was off-duty and providing security for a baptism on May 8th. Young was shot several times. Young’s partner Detective John Bishop, also off-duty, was injured but was saved by his bullet proof vest. The big question is; will the Denver authorities strike a deal with Mexican authorities to waive the death penalty in order to extradite this low-life cop killer? What a slap in the face to our justice system. Allowing the criminal Mexican justice system to dictate the terms. It’s a second slap in the face to the family and friends of Detective Young. If the Mexican government refuses to extradite Garcia-Gomez and the Denver authorities drop to their knees and agree to waive the death penalty, shame on Denver and shame on the American people for allowing it to happen. This has gone on too long. Americans spend so much money in Mexico. Tourism is a major portion of the Mexican economy. Agricultural trade is another. Both can be affected by concerned American citizens if justice doesn’t prevail. The “Gringo” has been treated like crap in Mexico for too long. The Mexican government has too much say-so here in our country. Our neighbors are throwing trash in our yard and it has to stop. Let’s hope that the Denver authorities think like Americans.
by Jim Nutting
jim.nutting@gmail.com
“Mexicans do not trust their police either to protect them from harm or to solve crimes”– Mexican National Secretary of Public Security Alejandro Gertz Manero - http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/mexico_policing/mex_policing.htm
In Mexico it’s okay to torture but not extradite a cop killer just because he may face the death penalty. The same corrupt government whose military, police officials and politicians are routinely in bed with drug cartels. The same bunch that executed American DEA agent Enrique "kiki" Camarena in 1985. Extradition laws are so difficult that the FBI had to resort to sending a Bounty Hunter to Mexico to bring Humberto Alvarez-Machain, one of Camarena murder suspects to justice.
Raul Garcia-Gomez, alleged murderer of Denver Police Detective Donald Young was recently apprehended in Culiacán, Mexico. Detective Young was off-duty and providing security for a baptism on May 8th. Young was shot several times. Young’s partner Detective John Bishop, also off-duty, was injured but was saved by his bullet proof vest. The big question is; will the Denver authorities strike a deal with Mexican authorities to waive the death penalty in order to extradite this low-life cop killer? What a slap in the face to our justice system. Allowing the criminal Mexican justice system to dictate the terms. It’s a second slap in the face to the family and friends of Detective Young. If the Mexican government refuses to extradite Garcia-Gomez and the Denver authorities drop to their knees and agree to waive the death penalty, shame on Denver and shame on the American people for allowing it to happen. This has gone on too long. Americans spend so much money in Mexico. Tourism is a major portion of the Mexican economy. Agricultural trade is another. Both can be affected by concerned American citizens if justice doesn’t prevail. The “Gringo” has been treated like crap in Mexico for too long. The Mexican government has too much say-so here in our country. Our neighbors are throwing trash in our yard and it has to stop. Let’s hope that the Denver authorities think like Americans.
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