SUV plows down Wisconsin Christmas parade as children watch in horror

[VolnJC]

Michelle Havas (Branch 10, R, initially appointed by Gov. Scott Walker in 2015)

Ran unopposed. Republican.

 

[AshG]

Activist prosecutors

I will concur with that, yes, but the judge still has to agree. Just a big old pile of fail on this case.

 

[KB5252]

Given that one of his felonies is bail jumping, I find it highly interesting that the judge overseeing his cases, Michelle Havas (Branch 10, R, initially appointed by Gov. Scott Walker) would allow such a low bond amount. Bail jumping screams flight risk.

Overwhelmed systems, rubber stamping based on charges in front of them? Regardless it's a problem, this guy should have been made to sit down and await his trial.

 

[volinbham]

Maybe the system wouldn't be overwhelmed if we ended the drug war and stopped wasting resources on drug users and instead focused on violent offenders.

Nah...who am I kidding

 

[C-south]

Maybe the system wouldn't be overwhelmed if we ended the drug war and stopped wasting resources on drug users and instead focused on violent offenders.

Nah...who am I kidding

Only yourself because they are all related.

 

[volinbham]

Only yourself because they are all related.

I'll put you down as a no

 

[C-south]

I'll put you down as a no

I’ll put you down as not really looking to solve a problem. We could end all murders if we just legalize it.

 

[KB5252]

Only yourself because they are all related.

They are but it is victim (addict) vs dealer. Usually the dealers are the violent offenders. When addicts become violent they are adressed under the law as well right? Why not free up resources to better deal with the violent among and channel the addicts to rehab/treatment programs for help?

 

[C-south]

They are but it is victim (addict) vs dealer. Risky the dealers are the violent offenders. When addicts become violent they are stressed under the law as well right? Why not free up resources to better deal with the violent among and channel the addicts to rehab/treatment programs for help?

Just deal with all of them and add stricter penalties.

 

[825VOL]

They are but it is victim (addict) vs dealer. Risky the dealers are the violent offenders. When addicts become violent they are stressed under the law as well right? Why not free up resources to better deal with the violent among and channel the addicts to rehab/treatment programs for help?

Forcing addicts to rehab is a waste of resources. They have to want to get clean.

 

[KB5252]

Just deal with all of them and add stricter penalties.

But does that actually work? The statistics don't support it.

 

[KB5252]

Forcing addicts to rehab is a waste of resources. They have to want to get clean.

Correct, but they also have to be shown a better way. It won't likely click the first or even second time. But as long as they aren't violent and only hurt themselves what does it hurt to try? It's certainly less expensive.

 

[C-south]

But does that actually work? The statistics don't support it.

Because they let them go.

 

[825VOL]

Correct, but they also have to be shown a better way. It won't likely click the first or even second time. But as long as they aren't violent and only hurt themselves what does it hurt to try? It's certainly less expensive.

Imo you either have to legalize all drugs and focus all your resources on rehab for those that want it or make the penalties so harsh the users and dealers never see the light of day again. This halfway war on drugs is a total waste of time and resources. Just think how much we have wasted in 40 years.

 

[KB5252]

Because they let them go.

You're going to have to elaborate for me on this one, not sure what you mean.

 

[Rickyvol77]

They are but it is victim (addict) vs dealer. Risky the dealers are the violent offenders. When addicts become violent they are stressed under the law as well right? Why not free up resources to better deal with the violent among and channel the addicts to rehab/treatment programs for help?

1) because drug addicts are often violent offenders who commit various crimes theirselves.
2) you can’t force anyone with addiction to make the choice to “get help” so they will refuse unless jail time is a penalty anyway

 

[Rickyvol77]

But does that actually work? The statistics don't support it.

If someone is in jail they usually don’t do drugs. At least outside the large federal prisons

 

[Weezer]

5 confirmed dead, at least 40 injured. It's sad that this happened, but it really breaks my heart that kids were involved. The idea of children being hurt turns my stomach. I hope the death penalty is on the table.

 

[NEO]

1) because drug addicts are often violent offenders who commit various crimes theirselves.
2) you can’t force anyone with addiction to make the choice to “get help” so they will refuse unless jail time is a penalty anyway

I am ok with keeping certain scheduled drugs illegal like meth and heroin but there is zero reason to still have weed illegal in multiple states.

Any crime that fills the court solely based on marijuana is just taking up the police and courts time that could be used for better things.

 

[Electric Orange]

 

[norrislakevol]

Let's hope so. It'd be a shame if we don't get to politicize this tragedy.

Dems do it all the time.

 

[TNVOLNAVY]

Due to the race of the suspect and the likely motive, this was a race-based attack against white citizens in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in retaliation for the not guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse case. It is almost certain the DOJ Community Relations Service (DOJ-CRS) is now taking the lead on the case

Controlling information from local officials and media is what the CRS does with criminal cases that have a racial component. CRS is the only federal agency dedicated to working with community groups to resolve community conflicts and prevent and respond to alleged hate crimes arising from differences of race. {link} Hence, Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson told the media there would be no further comment until 1:00pm CT tomorrow.

Driver of SUV In Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack Identified - Darrell E Brooks, Black Male (39), From Milwaukee Wisconsin - The Last Refuge

 

[TNVOLNAVY]

Let’s see if our potato-in-Chief issues a statement condemning this black racist killer.

Waukesha: Alleged Attacker Is a Convicted Pedophile, Repeat Felon and Self-Described Black Terrorist Who Preached Violence Against White People

 

[SamRebel35]

If a white country singer who claimed to be a skin head mows down a crowd of black people after having social media posts about killing black people, would it be OK to assume it was race based?

 

[AshG]

Some of you might want to slow your roll until a definitive statement is made. It appears there are those among us who are wanting it to be racially motivated so they can reinforce their personal biases.