Lock it up again Big D.
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Adrenaline Revolution
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So Ruffy...What is that? You made me blush......
I really have no problem with people who smoke dope now and then as a form of relaxation or release but those who have let pot ruin their lives by losing wives or their jobs seem pretty dam stupid to me.
I quit the crap when I grew up and got a good job and started raising a family.
What would happen to your Career if you had to take a U.A. for your job all of a sudden?
(I think I know the answer) Is it worth it?
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^^^ Much the same attitude toward weed and alcohol both. And yes in a younger day and age I abused my fair share of both. Growing older and having more to lose, plus todays stance on a "Drug-Free" work environment just make the risks too great of loss. Drug-free for well over 20 years and sober for nearly 12 years now, no desire to go back or regret it.
In my case, it certainly wasn't worth it.....
I do, and did, for every job I have had... I will probably have another one soon too... Most are just entrance test though. What makes you think I wouldn't pass it, anyways??
So what is the big deal?
As far as ruining lives.. everything can ruin peoples lives, so what?
Cars, sleds, even working.. You do anything too much and it becomes a problem. People that have problems with weed and alcohol and even other drugs would have the problem regardless. Sometimes it is more the personality then the drug itself. (Yes there are exceptions). The drug is just something that was found to fill the void that the person did not know they had.
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I'll agree with you about doing just about anything too much becoming a problem but not everything can ruin your life.
A lot of things can though, so why help stack the odds against you?
Seriously, if I had a bong hit right now I might be able to make more sense out of the direction my company has taken recently but I choose to face reality sober.
I rarely even drink any more. I don't care if people do but I choose to do it only on special occasions.
I hate headaches.
I spent way too many years of my life hung over or wasted.
What are you talking about...
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MPS
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Rhetoric? Why? I never said I don't love the freedom of speech. The freedom of speech is very important to me. This is a privately owned website and they have the right to make speech rules. I have been "warned " about my speech. I just can't stand the double standards when others break these SW speech rules and nothing is done. The rules state you cannot talk about breaking the law on this website, yet it happens over and over....yet I am nailed for saying jacka$$ or other explicitives over and over.
I have fought for the 1st Amendment and I will continue to....my rant is about the inconsistencies on this website....nothing to do with the Constitution. This is the house of Harris Publishing and if they don't like me in it...then they can kick me out....just like I would if someone like J-Fly was in my house saying the crap he does. Get it?
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MPS
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What is that? You made me blush......
Easy Good to Go.....he doesn't get to see it that much!
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Yah, you are the only one complaining about the rules... How about you just deal with it? Life isn't fair... blah blah blah...
Big D has been consistent on the word issue. You seem to be the few that forgets about it every couple of days and starts throwing it out there again. Maybe that is why you get his attention so much... You don't learn.
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MPS
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I'm not complaining about the rules....do you need some word comprehension classes? I am complaining about the fair and consistent enforcement of them. Do you get it now? I thought that was spelled out over and over in this thread.
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Did it ever occur to you that I don't have time to read every single thread and post? If you see something that you don't like or agree with on the forum there is the option to report a thread and I, or some other mod, will review it and take the necessary action.
Yes, people who repeatedly push the limits have a larger target on them. Just a fact. Seems we've seen this play before. Over and over and over.
Darrin
Yes, people who repeatedly push the limits have a larger target on them. Just a fact. Seems we've seen this play before. Over and over and over.
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Adrenaline Revolution
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Put down the crack pipe and figure it out.
I'm sure you can if you try.
How much did Mommy and Daddy pay for your college education?
I'm not complaining about the rules....do you need some word comprehension classes? I am complaining about the fair and consistent enforcement of them. Do you get it now? I thought that was spelled out over and over in this thread.
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You need a hug?? You think others are breaking rules that the people in charge do not. Therefore you do not understand the rules. Hence, this is about the rules.
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How much did Mommy and Daddy pay for your college education?
Are you trying to make me ashamed for the fact that my parents helped me out with my university tuition? Why should I be? Are you trying to tell them what they should have done with THEIR money? All my life they have given me opportunities to achieve and succeed, why would I not honor them by accepting their help and making the most of it?
You know... just keep throwing out insults at me all the time... I like to be reminded that old people can be douche's too..
There is no "stacking the odds against me", this is what you don't understand and you don't get.
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Of course I do. I know you have a tough job and can't get to every thread and post. But, there have been some pretty blatant and obvious ones out there (i.e. the cop thread...you only shut it down after the fact we started to get into a more serious argument, which I don't know what rule we broke there....you completely ignored the blatant rule violation of J-Fly condoning the breaking of the law
) I have reported posts that you talk about. ....and there are certain forum members that talk about breaking the law over and over (and if you haven't noticed that...than all I can saw is wow).....but they don't seem to be a "larger target" like me. Ya know I have apologized for being inappropriate on here.....yes I make mistakes and try to put myself in check again. Why is it you get defensive? Maybe say, "Ya know what...there is some merit to this....I will take a look at it." Right now it appears your targets are motivated by a different reason....not saying that is true.....just an observation.
I'm not trying preach from a soap box here. I'm not mad....and I am not trying to go on ranting here. I have always been an assertive person. I question things. I am not passive. People can slam me all they want or say I'm trying to get attention....it doesn't bother me. That isn't the motive here. I have had this feeling for some time and the "cop" thread pushed enough to start this thread. I have actually never received so much green from a thread than this one or it is a close competitor....doesn't that say something? Some people must agree.
...and for the record, maybe I was a bit sensitive with J-Fly....put yourself in my shoes....I have seen dead bodies as the result of pot use.....sure I realize I can be a little hypersensitive about it. Did you not hear about the Savanna Berry case in Idaho Falls Big D? She passed out smoking a joint and her 4 year old was in the back room sleeping. She woke up to a fire caused by the joint. She ran out and left her son in the room. I would have died trying to save my son...thats just me.
I have arrived on the scene of dead bodies (including children)...granted I haven't done patrol in years, but it is something that is in the fore front of my mind until the day I die. It is not an easy load to carry. Sure that load comes out in the wrong way on this forum. Most of the time the intoxicated person lives....many of the intoxicated person's were under the influence of pot. People call me badge heavy for my beliefs.....there are plenty of people out there....including offenders I have dealt with that know I am respectful and easy going. However, certain situations definitely call for a little escalation for anyone that works in LE.
One last note.....I am called a lot of things on here....from pompous prick to whatever. But, the ones that judge me so harshly claim to be open minded. If you are so open minded...then step out of your little box and try to see things in the perspective of someone that has worked in LE for 13 years and is in the military. Granted I also realize I can do better at trying to have an open mind.
Peace....God speed!
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i think thats about the 5th time youve said that in this thread...
I'm not being defensive. I'll be the first to admit that I may let some threads go that maybe I shouldn't. The fact is this isn't my only responsibility so the time to view threads comes and goes. I miss some, I catch some. Frankly though, this is the internet. I take about half, if that, seriously. I really don't think that most of what is said on here can be considered "actionable".
At any rate, I'm pretty sure I'm done replying to this thread. I have a responsibility to patrol the forums when I have the time to do so. I will correct what I need to when I see it. You can either participate or you can leave. I promise I won't lose any sleep over whichever route you choose to take.
Frankly, I have a tough time understanding why there are so many political threads on a snowmobile forum, but that's just me.
Happy posting.
Darrin
PS Yes, I heard about that case and found it very disturbing. But she is not the model example of every single person who smokes pot any more than the police officer that killed his entire family and then himself is the model example of every single police officer.
At any rate, I'm pretty sure I'm done replying to this thread. I have a responsibility to patrol the forums when I have the time to do so. I will correct what I need to when I see it. You can either participate or you can leave. I promise I won't lose any sleep over whichever route you choose to take.
Frankly, I have a tough time understanding why there are so many political threads on a snowmobile forum, but that's just me.
Happy posting.
Darrin
PS Yes, I heard about that case and found it very disturbing. But she is not the model example of every single person who smokes pot any more than the police officer that killed his entire family and then himself is the model example of every single police officer.
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