Dear Platypus,

There's where you and I differ.
If you had a life-threatening situation in your home,
I would pray that law enforcement would reach you
and your family in time, and I would happily agree
to have my tax dollars pay for whatever you needed
to put things right for you and your family.

But, then I am a firm believer in social equity, compassion,
and an egalitarian society. The vunerable need our help
and support. I don't believe in letting people sink.

@Lexi

wow... i like the way you write
very polite

maybe you should read the book on "straight and crooked thinking" by thouless
that will help you argue a little better

1. you pray that the law enforcement officer will do his work? and all you have for his family and loved ones are your sympathies
what do you have to offer if his wife asks for justice?
read a quote from MG?
on the other hand, i will tell the police officer to go bravely to do his work and may the full force of the law be behind him
i will tell the police officer any convicted murderer of a law enforcement officer will never threaten another officer again

2. i do care like you...and i do not mind my taxes be used to rehabilitate errant criminals who wants to change
NOT convicted murderers

we are not getting any where

i will let you have the final word and let's agree to let this Thread rest.

Dear Platypus,

I don't need to have the last word.
I'll give you a big hug instead. ;-)

Take care.

@Lexi

blessings and shalom.

Dear Platypus,

L'chai-im!

Belly,
Found a Wikipedia article about the two murdered girls.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bega_schoolgirl_murders

At the end is references to find others, including Ebony Simpson and Mrs Morse.

very distressing to read.