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Saturday, September 17. 2011

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Over the last week, we have had a slew of comments hit this site on a variety of stories. We like for our readers to interact with us and to give their views about local topics and issues.

But some of the comments in the last few days have taken a nasty, personal tone. That's not what we want.

While we like having an open forum for public comments, there are limits. We don't want to have to police every comment our bloggers post. If that becomes the case, then we'll have to disallow comments.

So we ask that bloggers follow these three simple guidelines:

1. Don't post personal comments aimed at individuals. Comment all you want about a public employee's job performance, but vile comments of a personal nature aren't what this forum is designed for. In addition, comments that threaten others will be deleted.

2. The words "idiot" and "moron" are vastly overused here. Try being a little more creative if you want to challenge someone's decision-making abilities.

3. Stick to the subject of the article. When comments veer off into other topics that are unrelated to the story, it generally gets confusing to the reader. Stick to the topic.

Finally, remember that what you say here not only reflects on you personally, but also on the entire Barrow County community. We have thousands of visitors to this site each week. Ugly comments that are personal in nature reflect poorly on the entire county.

We welcome your comments, but try to keep them clean and on subject.

Thank you.

Mike Buffington
Co-Publisher

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#1 Anonymous on 09/17/11 at 11:18 AM

How about some encouragement for spelling and grammar? How about banning virulently racist posts?

#1.1 Are you Kidding on 09/17/11 at 01:12 PM

Your TRULY are unreal with the whole spelling nag grammar thing. If it bothers you that much, stop reading the posts. You need to change your name to WHITE OUT.

As far as tax payers post, I agree 100 percent. I know by reading some of my past posts you may think I am full of it. My only issue is people trying to post false accusations I.e , PEGGY, and others who have no clue about law enforcement yet feel theY need to post things as if they do. I have a big problem with people, I.e ODINS EYE, INSURGENT, stereotyping law enforcement and questioning what we do and how we do it, yet sleep under the very same blanket of security we provide. As I posted about the soldier who unfortunately lost his life, it amazes me that more people were worried about take home police cars and police training then this young man who gave his life fighting for our country. Time too really think about what's important and what isn't.

#1.1.1 Annie Wilkes on 09/17/11 at 01:23 PM

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#1.1.1.1 Are you kidding on 09/17/11 at 02:03 PM

Oh I went, all the way too college actually. If You have nothing else better to do then come in here and correct spelling and grammar then MY EDUCATION should be the least of your worries. Love the screen name by the way , quoting someone else just shows how educated you happen to be. Either that or you and ODINS EYE went to the same school of........???

Just a little FYI. Most of my responses are done from my phone. Not an excuse by any means, but hard to type at times. You prob. know nothing about these type of phones living in that little bubble of yours though.

#1.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 09/17/11 at 03:11 PM

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#1.1.1.1.1.1 Are you kidding on 09/17/11 at 03:48 PM

The same "copper" you call when you need help. Or when you can't stick up for yourself or your own family, you call who? That's right my man, and you know it's true so you can get mad and deny it all you want. I'm your hero. Stings a bit to hear the ACTUAL truth dont it. Oh ya, UGA ALUM, CLASS OF 97'

#2 tax payer on 09/17/11 at 11:30 AM

I agree with everything you say. I read comments on other websites not in Barrow county and do not remember reading anything as vile and disgusting as some of the posts on this space. If I was a business wanting to locate in Barrow county I would think twice before doing so. The comments on this page seem to reflect the attitudes of many in this community and continue to perpetuate the belief that Barrow county residents are an uneducated and and ignorant group. Unfortunately the good citizens of this county who make good comments are not remembered. Only the negative comments are responded to. I hope that this name calling will stop and Barrow county will be seen as a great place to live and work and citizens will support each other rather than holding a grudge.

#3 TheLaw on 09/17/11 at 02:03 PM

This is why I stopped coming here frequently. I now check-in about once a month to see if things have cleared up and I am reminded very quickly of why I don't visit. Here is a request by the Publisher to stop the attacks and most of the responses are attacks. Silly. Be back in a month or so...

#4 Anonymous on 09/17/11 at 02:14 PM

Mr. Buffington,

It appears all too quickly that your requests are either being ignored or are not comprehendable to your bloggers here.

The result reflects poorly on the community as you note in your editorial. One would think by the majority of posts on the blogs here that your readers are rather backwards and inept.

Clearly, that would be a gross overstatement. But...what is clear is that the individuals who choose to post here unfortunately discourage a real discussion of the issues by their often ill-thought comments.

While I may continue to read the blogs (hoping against hope that rational, relevant conversations will emerge), I'll use the bulk of my time to read more intelligent conversations elsewhere.

#5 Are you kidding on 09/17/11 at 02:32 PM

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#5.1 Phil on 09/17/11 at 04:57 PM

Mr. Policeman, you keep saying you don’t like how the public portrays you and the job you do. Well think about most experiences that the public has with you. When we see you we are being stopped for a traffic violation or our homes has been broken into or something worse has happened. You come up to the car with your Napoleon complex, your dark glasses, with your chest stuck out, caring a gun and a ticket book. Then you proceed to chew us out for what you think we did wrong and you think we deserve. You write a ticket and don’t care if we like it or not. You tell us to hush or you will arrest us. You give us the “tell it to the judge I don’t care speech”.

Now, I appeal to your common senses and your education you say you have as to, “why do we they think of policeman this way” I don’t mean to be running you down or your job but just given reasons, right or wrong, as to why the public harbor the feelings we do towards cops. I surely know you get just as much lip back as you give. I don’t have my head in the sand and know it goes both ways. Some consideration towards us would go a long way. We all know we were in the wrong when stopped and surely don’t need to be raked over the coals for it. Just address us calmly and tell us what we did wrong and give us our ticket without being a bully. You would be surprised how the public’s feeling towards your profession would change.

#5.1.1 Are you kidding on 09/17/11 at 05:40 PM

So all police treat you this way? And it's ok for the citizen to stereotype ALL cops by doing just what your doing at this minute. ALL COPS must rake you over the coals and ALL COPS, give you the tell it too the judge speech. I understand that my actions or comments in here don't paint a pretty picture of me , but does that mean the officer on my shift is the same way?Nope. The reason I sound the way I do in here is due to the same citizens we swore to protect, and run too when they need help, making the comments they do because of one bad encounter with a cop. So now we are getting the attitude that cop deserved. Not only that, people watch way too much tv and think that those dirty cops is really how it is in real life. I have said it numerous times, until you live one day in our shoes and see what we see, don't judge,complain or criticize something you know nothing about.

#5.1.1.1 Phil on 09/17/11 at 06:14 PM

I don't know why I thought you would understand or listen to reason. You really need to go to an anger management school. If the sheriff is reading these blogs he should know by now he has a renegade officer with anger problems.

#5.1.1.1.1 Are you Kidding on 09/17/11 at 07:03 PM

Without repeating myself again, read my response to "anons "post.

#5.1.1.1.2 Officer Bob on 09/18/11 at 02:25 AM

Why should he listen to reason from someone who is doing exactly what his argument entails . You attempt to be a voice of reason yet you stereotype us just like some others in here. " napoleon complex, dark sunglasses, chest poked out". Who would listen to the very person who obviously supports the main problem in the first place. Then you are going to have the nerve to ask us to address you " calmly" after writing posts like that. Sounds like your deserve all of the attitude you get. I support EVERYTHING are you kidding has said, and will most likely be adding to his posts now that I see the mentality he is up against. Y'all make me sick and ashamed to even admit I live anywhere close the this county let alone in it. Grow up!!!

#5.2 Anonymous on 09/17/11 at 05:03 PM

Mr policeman you don't make yourself or your profession look very good arguing like a third grader on the play ground. If you believe you are doing a great job for the public then hold your head up and rise above all the frey. Show more class than then other person.

#5.2.1 Are you kidding on 09/17/11 at 05:51 PM

You are absolutely correct, unfortunately this is the level I need to get on when people in here, I.e. insurgent, makes the comment that when a cop dies it makes his day. Now I know that may not mean much to you, but when it's my partner or someone in this career that is being buried for a senseless act by a coward while trying to protect you guys, it gets old.

When we stop getting stereotyped and start getting appreciated a bit more, you may see some behavior changes, until then, next time you get an attitude from a cop, think of what he might have just had to do before he saw you. Death notification, worked a rape or child molestation, etc. We are human too, things like that affect us just as much as everyone else....

#5.2.1.1 Anonymous on 09/17/11 at 06:19 PM

Jud are you listening? I do not know Mr Jud but will someone who gets his ear on a daily basis get him to read these blogs.

#5.2.1.1.1 Beth on 09/18/11 at 05:11 AM

Jud Smith is WELL aware of these blogs, and is already investigating the "renegade" officer. As a citizen I Do respect the LE Ofiicers, WHEN they respect me.
Lorin Sinn-Clark is disrespectful of others as her story about the biscuits clearly demonstrates, but in her defense she allowed ALL negative postings to remain up.
I agree the posts have gotten ridiculous, but do NOT agree with previewing or policing the comments, as that violates Freedom of Speech. Either allow ALL comments, or close the comment board. Your employee(Bridges) seems to think he can choose which ones to allow based on their critique of his stories, and has personally emailed several bloggers regarding their posts.

#5.2.1.1.1.1 Are you kidding on 09/18/11 at 12:40 PM

Beth, if you are saying that Sheriff Smith is investigating this "renagade" officer, meaning me I am sure, then there are bigger issue here. FIRST, and for the LAST time, I DO NOT WORK UNDER SHERIFF SMITH. So if he is investigating this officer, which we all know he is not, he is going to be very upset with the findings when he finds out who I am and where I work. Upset to find out that it really wasn't one of his employees. But let's just for a minute that I do work for him, he finds out it was me, what then? Is he going to fire a deputy that is defending him and law enforcement? Most likely not. Also, and as a taxpaying citizen of this county, I would be a bit upset ,to say the least, if I knew that my sheriff was investigating blogs at the local paper when there are larger issues that need looking into. Stop trying to act like your the big voice in here and telling us what you think we want to hear.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1 Anon E. Mouse on 09/19/11 at 06:40 AM

Just something to think about, officer...yes, you see the worse of people every day, you have to deal with all kinds of problems that people create that can be taxing on you, and yes you are the first one called when trouble starts.

Not ALL of us "civilian" have a bad attitude toward LEOs, some of us appreciate how tough the job is, and the service provided by men and women who risk their lives every day to keep the peace.

But when you forget that YOUR job is to work for US "civilians", and start to think of us as your enemy, you need to step back and take stock of where the job is taking you.

The average citizen does NOT see these things that you see every day, and indeed should not need to, since that is YOUR JOB to deal with. That is what you are paid to do, and you decided to take the job. No one is forcing you to be an officer of the law, and if you can't handle the stress and pressure without becoming so angry, then perhaps you should seek another occupation.

And remember, it only takes ONE bad experience by one of us "civilians" to forever taint our opinions of ALL law enforcement, and yes YOU ARE, by association, lumped into the same group as the "bad" cops. If you don't want law enforcement officers to have to deal with "our" bad attitude, then YOU should focus more of your attention on cleaning up the bad cops so we don't have a legitimate complaint.

I have several people in my family who are now, or who are retired from, law enforcement. They are human beings and they make mistakes, but as a law enforcement officer, they and you, are and should be held to a higher standard and a higher accountability. That is part of the job.

Honestly, your attitude with your comments is indicative of someone with an elitest attitude, and a chip on their shoulders. You aren't winning any converts to your way of thinking when you have the "us and them" attitude.

It is a "dirty job and somebody's got to do it", but if you believe it makes you superior to "us", or you expect "us" to elevate you to a pedestal, then you're in the wrong job. And like I said before, it IS a job, and YOU voluntary took it. So can the attitude, buck up, and do the job with the same respect for us "civilians" that you expect and demand from us, or get out of that line of work.

Nobody likes a whiner.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 Odins Eye on 09/19/11 at 08:28 AM

Well said Mouse...spot on.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2 Are you kidding on 09/19/11 at 12:49 PM

"And remember, it only takes ONE bad experience by one of us "civilians" to forever taint our opinions of ALL law enforcement, and yes YOU ARE, by association, lumped into the same group as the "bad" cops. If you don't want law enforcement officers to have to deal with "our" bad attitude, then YOU should focus more of your attention on cleaning up the bad cops so we don't have a legitimate "

So what your saying is you also stereotype all Law Enforcement? Why would one cops attitude taint your opinion on ALL of us? Cops are human, and yes, can be butt heads, trust me I work with a few. These are the ones who generally don't last long in this career. But to say that one bad cop makes you think we are all bad, that's crazy.

As far as no one forcing me to become a cop, your right, I chose this career and can and will handle ALL of the pressure and stresses that come with it. You , as the spokes person for the citizens obviously, should take your own advice. Your asking my to turn my attention on the " bad cops". How about Turing your attention to the thankless citizens, starting with yourself. If you notice by my posts, I am only responding in a negative manner to a select few. The few that resort to the name calling, stereotyping, and disrespecting. They are doing this to the same cops they will call when they need something.

I know, as I have said before, that I have showed little restraint when replying to posts in here and have gotten a bit upset but, who wouldn't? These are coming from citizens that know little or nothing about my career, yet feel the need to think they do and criticize something without getting ALL of the facts. So ,no it's not , us against them, it's us against the select few that have nothing else better to do but read the the Barrow Journal and attack anything that has to do with Law Enforcement.

Your comments are not taken lightly, try and do the same for mine.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.1 Odins Eye on 09/19/11 at 02:12 PM

[[I have a big problem with people, I.e ODINS EYE, INSURGENT, stereotyping law enforcement and questioning what we do and how we do it,]]

As a property owner and a taxpayer I have the right to scrutinize and critizes LEOs in this public forum.
Don't like the scrutiny? Don't like to be sterotyped, well neither do citizens.
All so known as profiling.

-Woton

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2 Anonymous on 09/19/11 at 02:54 PM

"So what your saying is you also stereotype all Law Enforcement? Why would one cops attitude taint your opinion on ALL of us? Cops are human, and yes, can be butt heads, trust me I work with a few. These are the ones who generally don't last long in this career. But to say that one bad cop makes you think we are all bad, that's crazy."

I didn't say that I stereotype anyone. I said it only takes ONE bad example to serve as a bad reflection on ALL members of the group, in YOUR case LEOs. I also didn't say that it makes me think that all LEOs are bad, and if you had BOTHERED TO READ MY POST you would know that, but since you DIDN'T you've only poppoed off about something before you put your thoughts together completely, due to your emotional response, rather than thinking clearly and making a logical reply.

"As far as no one forcing me to become a cop, your right, I chose this career and can and will handle ALL of the pressure and stresses that come with it."

Really? You reply with this kind of post and you expect us poor common low life "civilians" to believe YOU handle the pressure and stress well? Great job convincing ME. NOT.

"You , as the spokes person for the citizens obviously, should take your own advice. Your asking my to turn my attention on the bad cops. How about Turing your attention to the thankless citizens, starting with yourself. If you notice by my posts, I am only responding in a negative manner to a select few. The few that resort to the name calling, stereotyping, and disrespecting. They are doing this to the same cops they will call when they need something."

It isn't my JOB to "police" other citizens. It is YOUR job, however, to police other citizens AND OTHER COPS who are out of line. So DO YOUR JOB and stop whining and stop expecting OTHER PEOPLE to do the job that YOU are paid for. As for me being a thankless citizen, once again IF YOU HAD BOTHERED TO READ my previous post, you would know that is just a false accusation on your part, which is VERY TYPICAL of a BAD COP: jumping to unfounded conclusions and making accusations against someone when you have NO EVIDENCE THAT WHAT YOU ARE SAYING IS TRUE. As for citizens lack of respect for YOU, respect is EARNED. With your attitude, you assume you have earned respect merely by pinning a badge on your shirt. It takes more than a badge to be a GOOD COP, and a BAD ATTITUDE doesn't get you where you need to be.

"I know, as I have said before, that I have showed little restraint when replying to posts in here and have gotten a bit upset but, who wouldn't?"

As a LEO, it is YOUR JOB NOT TO let it upset you, any more than you should allow someone who you've pulled over to upset you with some comment. YOUR attitude is EXACTLY what is wrong with the public image of police officers today...let one of us "civilians" show any disrepect and YOU can't control YOUR anger. I bet you are just seething right now, wishing you could get me alone so you could beat me with a nightstick, huh? GREAT cop attitude. Sounds like you need some anger management, in the worst kind of way.

"These are coming from citizens that know little or nothing about my career, yet feel the need to think they do and criticize something without getting ALL of the facts. So ,no it's not , us against them, it's us against the select few that have nothing else better to do but read the the Barrow Journal and attack anything that has to do with Law Enforcement."

Very much a persecuted individual, aren't you? This is ALL ABOUT YOU, isn't it? Center of the universe, eh? ALL of us "evil civilians" that take the time to read the newspaper are against you, huh? All of us "civilians" are just out to get you, are we? Wow...you REALLY need to get out of law enforcement, and right away, if that is how you really feel. Funny how YOU have time to read the paper and complain, but when we "civilians" do it, you make snide and rude comments about "us". If you think we have nothing better to do than read the paper, maybe WE think YOU have nothing better to do than read the paper. Oh, wait...YOU should be out catching CRIMINALS and enforcing the LAW...shouldn't you? Oh, YOU can have time off but WE can't? I understand, since YOU are one of the special and elite who are better than "us" lowly civilians. WOW! Who do you think you are supposed to be working for, anyway? PROTECT and SERVE means nothing to you, I supposed.

Just go back and read your posts through the eyes of a NON law enforcement officer and see just how incredibly terrifying your attitude is!

I sure hope that whoever your supervisor is, they have been reading these posts, because you are way too overstressed and angry.

I hope you get the help you need to get your focus back.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1 Are you kidding on 09/19/11 at 03:47 PM

"And remember, it only takes ONE bad experience by one of us "civilians" to forever taint our opinions of ALL law enforcement, and yes YOU ARE, by association, lumped into the same group as the "bad" cops"

You need to read your own post, if this statement isn't stereotypical I don't know what is.

"Really? You reply with this kind of post and you expect us poor common low life "civilians" to believe YOU handle the pressure and stress well? Great job convincing ME. NOT"

As far me handling pressure. If 2 tours in Desert Storm and many years in this career doesn't show I can handle the pressure , don't know what will.

"It isn't my JOB to "police" other citizens. It is YOUR job, however, to police other citizens AND OTHER COPS who are out of line. So DO YOUR JOB and stop whining and stop expecting OTHER PEOPLE to do the job that YOU are paid for"

We try to "police other citizens and other cops" . When we do though, we are just harassing the public, or firing a cop for no reason. Cops can never win we do our job, its not good enough, if we don't do our job, its " what are my taxes paying for" it is the citizens like you that give us the attitude we have, plain and simple.

"Very much a persecuted individual, aren't you? This is ALL ABOUT YOU, isn't it? Center of the universe, eh? ALL of us "evil civilians" that take the time to read the newspaper are against you, huh? All of us "civilians" are just out to get you, are we? Wow...you REALLY need to get out of law enforcement, and right away, if that is how you really feel. Funny how YOU have time to read the paper and complain, but when we "civilians" do it, you make snide and rude comments about "us""

Once again, take your own advice and read the post. I never said " all" of you civilians like you attempted to point out to vilify me, I said the select few. The select few, ie Insurgent, Odins Eye, Beth as well as a few others, that sit around and criticize what they read in the paper without getting all the facts. The media is always correct, right?

"Just go back and read your posts through the eyes of a NON law enforcement officer and see just how incredibly terrifying your attitude is"

I am very familiar with my posts and what I posted. Why don't you go back and read some of the posts of the ones you are trying to defend, you may be a bit surprised.

My supervisor is WELL aware of my posts, actually he is sitting right beside me having lunch. And as far as me having the time to get on here. I am off duty until 11 pm. Sorry to upset you, I know you were just " seething" to post something else about tax dollars at work.

My anger issues as you say I have is not anger, it's truly just being tired of some, see I said some, not all....some civilians that have the bad attitude and opinion for all cops due to one bad experience they had. That's like saying that they will never go to a doctor again because of one bad experience they had with one. ALL doctors must be bad then, right? By reading your logic on cops and citizens it must be true

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1.1 Anonymous on 09/20/11 at 07:50 AM

Tax dollars at work? LOL Wow! You really are one of those people who feel like everyone who isn't wearing a badge is against you, that we are all "bad guys". I guess some people just can't get past the "us vs them" mentality. You can't see anything except from your own VERY biased point of view.

And by the way, this ISN'T the middle east. Thanks for your military service, but you really need to let that go. You aren't fighting enemy soldiers here and you seem to still be somewhere "over there" in your head. Maybe some latent PTSD?

Your badge doesn't make you elite. Your badge does not make you better than anyone else. And your badge does not mean that you are superior to anyone else. You are ENTRUSTED to do the right things for the right reasons ALL of the time, regardless of YOUR personal feelings. As a law enforcement officer, YOU should be a role model for everyone else. Yet you display the very essence of what causes so many people to have poor opinions of law enforcement officers: Arrogance, aggression, defensiveness and disdain for anyone who doesn't agree with your opinions.

The facts remain: Police officers are SUPPOSED to PROTECT and SERVE the general public. (That would be ALL of us, including those of us YOU don't like or who have a different opinion than you have.) You chose the job you're doing, and that includes all of the negative parts that go along with it. That was YOUR choice and if you are unhappy about how things are, it is nobody's fault but your own. When people in positions of authority abuse that authority, it is a reflection on ALL people who have that authority. If you don't like that, too bad. That is just how it is, bunky. When someone in a position of authority spouts off like you have, how can you expect people to react any way other than what you have seen? And as a law enforcement officer, you don't have the luxury of letting your emotions get the better of you. You don't have to like what people say or do, but when you lash out at people the way you do, you are doing NOTHING but reinforcing the negative "stereotypical" feelings that many people have toward police officers.

If YOU had tried to be the "bigger man" and taken the high road, you would have given a lot of people reason to change their opinions. But you chose to become angry and aggressive, proving all of the "nay sayers" right by your own negative postings.

Nothing you can do or say now will change anyone's mind, because you've already shown your true colors.

And even now you don't get that this entire string of comments was designed to get YOU to see that YOUR attitude needs to change. It has all been a complete waste of time because YOU have the typical bad attitude that so many people associate with police officers. YOU are one of the few who are reponsible for the negative attitudes that many people have toward law enforcement. Yet you will NEVER understand that. To you, it will ALWAYS be "our" fault.

Truly sad. I really feel bad for you.

You know, if you weren't so "us against them" you might have been able to reach out to people, instead of alienating them. A cop who is trusted by "the people" and liked and respected by "the people" never fights alone. But a cop who dislikes the very people he or she is supposed to protect and serve will find themselves alone when they need help the most, because nobody will risk themselves for someone who they dislike and fear.

But since you will never understand the reality of the situation, it is pointless to waste any more of my time trying to get you to realize that you've brought this entirely upon yourself.

Reply if you want, but you're a lost cause and I won't waste another moment debating with someone who is so blind.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1 Are you Kidding on 09/20/11 at 08:11 AM

"Reply if you want, but you're a lost cause and I won't waste another moment debating with someone who is so blind"

Oh it's no debate, I promise. You know everything about a career you have never done. Out of everything you said in this last post " waste" is all I took from it. I'll let you figure out why. Someone with your vast experience on life should have no problem figuring it out.

I'll leave you with this, YOU WELCOME , for keeping you and your family safe.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.1 Just my two cents on 09/20/11 at 09:19 AM

I don't care about the fight you all are having, but I do have something to say.

I would like to thank you for keeping me and my family safe and catching the people who broke into my house and the ones who stole stuff out of my car. I would like to say thanks for investigating and catching them and getting my stuff back.

I would like to thank you for making me and my family feel safe at home, knowing that we have police officers keeping watch so we don't need to worry and my daughter doesn't have to wake up crying in the night because she is afraid the "bad people" are going to get her.

I would really like to say thank you, but since you didn't do any of that, I can't.

It would be nice if I could feel safe in my own home. It would be nice to think that someone is out there keeping watch and keeping bad people from coming into my home and my car and my place of business. But the truth is my family and I can't count on the police to protect us. By the time a police car shows up, the people who broke into my house and the ones who broke into my car were always long gone. And nobody ever took any finger prints or did any investigations. Nobody ever really did anything except show up, take a couple of photos, write a few words on some paper, then leave.

So I'll be happy to thank you, when you do actually keep me and my family safe. Until then, I'll rely on someone I can trust to protect my family. Myself.

I guess you will be mad at me now, too, for telling it like it is.

But I guess I can say thank you for showing up finally, after it is too late to do any good.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1 My two cents on 09/20/11 at 09:39 AM

Good lord, what kind of area do you live in? From looking at this post you either have really bad luck or your a great story teller. I'm thinking it's the latter of the two. Sorry we can't park a car in YOUR driveway. Sorry your BOC cut positions, took holidays,overtime oh ya, and cut our pay. I have a better idea, LOCK YOUR DOORS, that is if your really are a victim and not just trying to get your " two cents" in. It's always the cops fault when something happens and we don't do our job. Then again,it's always the cops fault if we do actually do our job. Read the comments about the 77 year old man who was arrested for terroristic threats.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 Goodness! on 09/20/11 at 01:43 PM

So you're suggesting that the person is lying about what happened? Just curious, but what are you basing that on? Do you know that person? Were you in any way involved in the situation? I'm just wondering how you managed to get to your conclusion.

As for where they live, that kind of thing happens everywhere. If you don't realize that, you must be living under a rock or just popped in via time machine from the 1950s.

Crime happens everywhere, all you have to do is turn on the TV news and you have proof of that.

I can't imagine anyone actually believing that post is far fetched.

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.2 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 09:59 AM

I can see where you would be a bit upset about that happening. I don't work here in Barrow, but do live here. Believe it or not, my police car was broken into, in my driveway. Gun , wallet, duty belt etc. Trust me , was not happy. I too had a ...lets just say...not great experience with the deputy. If you feel you were not investigated properly or did not get the service you thought you should , call the Sheriff. Jud is a great guy, he will listen. As far as my argument with other people in here, it is silly but also frustrating. My only issue is the people in here jumping to conclusions without getting the whole story. People who know NOTHING about Law Enforcement yet feel the need to tell us how we should do our job, or what we should not do in our job. Anyway, sorry about your experience. Contrary to the belief of a few in here, we are not ALL that way. As for the " my two cent" post. He was most likely the officer who responded to your house. LOL

#5.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.2.1 Just my two cents on 09/20/11 at 10:58 AM

I know you guys can't be everywhere at once. So part of this is just venting.

And I also know that we can't expect to be "safe" in our own back yards these days, no matter how many patrol cars are on the streets. Between terrorist and thugs and drug dealers/addicts invading what were once neighborhoods that never locked their doors, safety is a fantasy.

I also know that you do catch a lot of bad people and put them in jail. And the courts let them back out faster than you can do the paperwork.

And I don't mean this as a personal insult to you, but I'll do what I have to do to protect my home and family, instead of picking up the phone to call 911. The next time someone breaks into my house, the only reason I'll be dialing 911 is to get a police report for the insurance company, or for someone to come and clean up the mess.

#5.2.1.2 Anonymous on 09/19/11 at 11:23 AM

Clearly the police have a few haters on here. Please don't let them change the way you approach those that you are sworn to protect. Just because a few citizens stereotype you does not reflect the opinions of the community. You say that when you stop getting stereotyped you will change your behavior? Basically admitting that your behavior is unacceptable. Seems to me that those posting anti police comment have probably had more than their share of run ins with the police and probably need a firm tone from the authorities. But for the rest of the law abiding citizens who occasionally get a speeding ticket or those of us who just need your help there is no need to approach with an overly aggressive attitude. That will only create more haters and stereotyping. If I am speeding and i get a ticket I simply smile and sign the ticket because I deserve it. The officer is just doing his job!

#5.2.2 jlyons on 09/19/11 at 08:19 AM

Mouse...Very Well Said...i hope it will be taken to heart by all...

#6 james on 09/17/11 at 03:29 PM

wow

#7 So Why Now? on 09/17/11 at 03:31 PM

And not sooner? People have been blogging mean, nasty, vile, hateful, personal comments sense you started the blog site. So why now?

#7.1 Observer on 09/18/11 at 07:19 AM

Don't you see the obvious timing? Creel and/or the Barrow BOE got to him.

#8 Jack Legg on 09/17/11 at 04:34 PM

Harrumph, harrumph

#9 alwaysoncall on 09/17/11 at 04:57 PM

trying to not address someone asking for facts then demeaning the poster not arguing point of view is more reflective on the one making opinions appear to be facts

#10 alwaysoncall on 09/17/11 at 05:24 PM

I think it show and allow all outlet to vent in this hard times Barrow county and the country as a nation are going though.
Thanks for allowing Freedom of speech.
exchanging of opinions

#11 Meredith Cameron on 09/17/11 at 10:28 PM

I, too, have been appalled at some of the personal attacks by people on your website but the ugly comments made about Lorin Sinn Clark was the last straw for me. Nobody deserves to be personally attacked like she was for writing that story this week. I cannot believe there are people in this community that would stoop to that level to make a point. Thank you for stepping up to make sure it won't happen again.

#12 Jim Beckemeyer on 09/17/11 at 10:55 PM

This comment is off topic...Great picture of you.

#13 Richard Saunders on 09/18/11 at 07:14 AM

Mike,

It’s a rhetorical suggestion but put a mechanism in-place that forces the blogger to use their real name. I bet that would clean the air. Most don’t have the fortitude to post using their true name.

#13.1 Mike Buffington, Publisher on 09/18/11 at 10:20 AM

We have considered having people register before commenting, but so many people would use bogus names that I fear it wouldn't achieve anything. There are some good comments we get here, but a handful of people seem to take advantage of this forum for personal, petty, vindictive comments. I'm all for open expression, but the Journal doesn't have to provide a forum for such comments. If people want to write that way, then they can start their own blog site. All I'm asking here is for bloggers to police themselves; if they don't, then we will delete offending comments.

#13.1.1 Anonymous on 09/18/11 at 11:04 PM

You already delete "offending" comments. But that category is usually reserved for those that "offend" your columnists. This is, of course, your absolute right. However, the sanctimonious tone is typical of media elites, pundits and self-proclaimed experts. In sort, Mr. Buffington, you aren't nearly as perspicacious as you seem to think you are.

#14 Allen H. on 09/18/11 at 07:25 AM

Thanks Mike...unfortunately I don't think you request will generate much compliance. I had rather discuse the actual facts and discuss the actual issues about an article rather than read someone's opinion about and individual or bickering between a few bloggers.

I come here to get the daily headlines as I know I can read them here before anywhere else. I also want to see what folks are thinking about that article/issue. To see if locals are thinking the same as me or if there is a different opinion that I am missing. I have actually changed my opinion on a few occasions after reading a different viewpoint. Unfortunately, too often, it turns to an arguement and name callring rather than discussing the issues.

I know a number of law enforcement officials and can tell you that most do their job very well and really care what people think of them and the job they do. Think about it, most would rather be praised than critized. So, in the future, try and be civil when discussing the issues...it makes for much more pleasant reading.

#15 thank you on 09/18/11 at 07:57 AM

I have seen a true American, a soldier's death, minimized to a space to discuss a war. No one remembers 9/11. It is also turned into a political agenda. I have seen police officers maligned, I have seen efforts of parents to get enough buses to get their kids to ballgames victimized and called deadbeats and freeloaders. I have seen the flip side where Creel and the Board are responsible for every bad grade, every wrong created in the system that does need help right now...and comment about everything concerning Creel except her hair style...First Amendment was created for us to be able to freely state our opinions without fear or reprisals.
Go back and read anything published by our forefathers even those whose political agendas were different and see the way they went after each other. Strong, but honest. these were the people that created this law. I wonder what they would think of us now. Just remember as you were taught in those public schools, you do remember that is where you learned to read and write, don't you? That your individual freedoms stop where someone else's begin.

#16 reply on 09/18/11 at 09:55 AM

Right is right and wrong is wrong. You can't take that and twist it, turn it or bake it and make it anything else. We are all aware of this and chose to go by this or omit from our everyday lives.
The sense of entitlement is a trait we are passing onto our children. In no way is this paper obliged to provide a blogging page. We are in no position to tell them how to manage it either.

#16.1 Jack Legg on 09/18/11 at 11:47 AM

I have to agree with number 16, First amendmant rights dont apply here. The first amendment is all about what the government can and cant do to the people. It is only applied in a blog or newspaper as a sense of fair play to let people say what they want.
Some people might not like the things I post but the way I see it is I believe a spade should be called a spade, and if you dont like me pointing out something then be more careful in what you write.
The personal attacks of politicians , I see nothing wrong with because they are in the public view. Personnal attacks on private citizens or public employees however, are seen by myself as uncalled for and rude,whether written by bloggers or the newspaper.
The biggest thing though this week has been the inability of some people to stay on topic. If the article is about one thing, how about keeping the comments about that and not something else.

#16.1.1 reply on 09/18/11 at 11:58 AM

Thank you sir, as after all these months we finally agree on something. Blogged or not.

#16.1.2 Are you kidding on 09/18/11 at 12:27 PM

I too, agree with 16.

#16.1.3 lol on 09/18/11 at 01:23 PM

Jack... Why not give your real name and really stand behind ALL of these opinions that you have about every little thing. You seem so passionate about the topics of this county but can't be bothered to attach your own name to your rants?

#16.1.3.1 reply on 09/18/11 at 01:24 PM

Leave Jack alone..he finally agrees with me

#16.1.3.2 Are you kidding on 09/18/11 at 02:10 PM

Says the one who didn't show his either.

#16.1.3.2.1 reply on 09/18/11 at 02:15 PM

Let lol go first. ha

#17 reply on 09/18/11 at 02:20 PM

You know it makes it more interesting this way. We can see each other and not know who the other is. The banter is good. Some intellectual and some more "mentally fragile". Like that one Mike...more creative.

#18 Michael Robinson on 09/18/11 at 07:21 PM

A little note with a summary of the commenting guidelines above the box would help a little. Most news sites do the same thing.

None of my blogs have reached a point where I needed to do it, but I've heard of it being effective.

#19 Anonymous on 09/18/11 at 07:24 PM

Hhhhh

#20 Anonymous on 09/19/11 at 05:40 AM

A "blogger" is one who actively maintains a "weblog". I sincerely doubt that many of us who provide commentary on articles posted here at mainstreetnews.com possess the talent to maintain a "weblog".

#21 DuWayne R. Anderson on 09/19/11 at 06:40 AM

Mr. Buffington,
As an independent blogger for over 3 years in this county, I agree with your position. From day one I have always signed my real name and taken responsibility for my remarks. I have no problem with those who disagree with the opinions that I post, as long as they stay on topic and refrain from personal grudge related attacks that are off topic. We can disagree and still be civil about it.....
Respectfully submitted,
DuWayne R. Anderson
Winder, GA

#22 INSURGENT on 09/19/11 at 08:27 AM

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#22.1 Are you kidding on 09/19/11 at 01:07 PM

That's because Buffington deleted it. Let me refresh your memory though.

" when I see a cops funeral on the news it makes my day"

Your correct in one thing in your last post, you are defiantly sorry.

#22.1.1 Anonymous on 09/19/11 at 02:19 PM

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#22.1.1.1 Are you kidding on 09/19/11 at 03:57 PM

Says the one who keep both me and my wife employed. Thanks!!

#23 james on 09/19/11 at 08:50 AM

lets all get out our blue blankies and take a nap till we can get along ..now go and i dont want to hear another word,,,,,,.

#24 Mary Mary Quite Contrary on 09/19/11 at 12:49 PM

The problem with these blogs are that most of the posts are just mean-spirited. Rather than contributing intelligently to a debate, most of the posters merely trade insults and name-calling. Some of the most frequent posters, such as Jack Legg, Beth, Insurgent and Odins Eye, to name a few, are the worst offenders. It seems rather than having an intelligent, adult dialog regarding the issues, they prefer to act like bullying children picking on others on the playground. They do reflect badly on our community. I know there are good, decent, intelligent people in our community, however an outsider reading these blogs would certainly get a different impression of Barrow County if their opinion is based solely on these blogs.

#25 raylene mansuk on 09/19/11 at 12:50 PM

I think the majority in Winder are conservatives politically, including the people who post here. Conservatives seem to alway have a love/hate relationship with law enforcement. On the one hand, you are grateful there's young men out there willing to do this dirty, thankless and dangerous job. As a community, the very least we owe these men is respect. On the other hand, conservatives fear government, and the police are the most authoritarian representation.

I feel sorry for this nice cop who's commenting here, he sounds like a nice enough guy. But knee jerk hostility to the law is something of a southern tradition isn't it? especially out here in the boonies.

By the way, raylene mansuk isn't my real name.

#26 Are you Kidding on 09/19/11 at 04:54 PM

Oh it was up here for a little bit. WHY would I make something like that up? Of ALL things I COULD have, that would NEVER be one of them. He deleted one of Odins comments with it, Gee wonder why?

#27 Are you Kidding on 09/19/11 at 05:29 PM

Apparently you do. Dont try and backtrack there buddy. Once again, stereotyping I see. I am done responding to your insults and crazy accusations that I plant evidence etc. No matter what I, or anyone else says you will always be the little boy you are. Good Luck!

#28 Lorin Sinn-Clark on 09/19/11 at 06:39 PM

I agree with Mike's post and his new guidelines. It does not surprise me, however, to see how quickly the guidelines fell by the wayside and the posts started being all over the map topic-wise...(see INSURGENT.) As for Mary, Mary Quite Contrary #24 - Amen, sister! If it was up to me, we'd go back to the days of Letters to the Editor that had to feature home addresses, as well as names. Call me a dinosaur...

#28.1 Anonymous on 09/20/11 at 11:35 AM

Dear Ms. Sinn-Clark:

In large part, YOU reap what you sowed years ago.
I vividly recall many of your remarks made in another newspaper. I would be happy to meet you in person and tell you, in calm & measured tone, precisely what I think of you. Your recent biscuit column and the 'I don't care about downtown Winder' brought back a lot of fond memories -- about exactly why your brand of "journalism" is so odious.

So, if you want my name, address and phone number, you just ask for it. IF you have the guts to talk to me, one-on-one, in person.

#28.1.1 Jack Legg on 09/20/11 at 04:41 PM

Clarke is a typical liberal. She likes to wite articles that figuritivly douses her subject with gasoline, but then sits back in haughty judgement of someone who tosses a match .

#28.1.1.1 Michael Robinson on 09/20/11 at 05:48 PM

That style of writing is not unique to a party or position.

#29 Peace on 09/19/11 at 09:56 PM

Mike, thanks for the article. It saddens me when I read comments that are only meant to be hurtful. Citizens please look around Barrow County. We are regressing instead of progressing. It is imperative that the citizens behavior be respectful when blogging. Barrow County needs businesses and industry. We need to handle situations respectfully and prove to any future business that Barrow County is worthy.

#30 sheesh on 09/20/11 at 09:05 AM

Thanks Mike,

But it is probably too little, too late. If our County was only represented by the posts on this site. No one would ever come here. I can't imagine any truly good leader would every emerge in such a hateful community that tears it's leadership to shreds on a daily basis. And it is through the medium you've created that the bulk of this damage is being done.

If you truly understood the damage this page does to our community and it's future you would have taken it off line already.

#31 TickedOff on 09/20/11 at 09:15 AM

This paper and one of its reporters saved everyone who posts on here a tax increase. And the real reason for all the vicious comments is the ability to be anonymous. Oh well, if nothing else its cheap entertainment. The attacks of personal nature only occur when a family member or so called friend runs to the defense of a story printed, or a reporter uses the power of the pen to envoke or provoke.

#32 rednec white trash on 09/20/11 at 11:06 AM

Oh, you mean hateful comments like calling someone redneck white trash, right?

Someone should get the beam out of their own eye before poking a stick in someone elses.

Hate breeds hate, hatefulness breeds hatefulness.

So many people think that it is okay for them to be rude and insulting and think that everyone should just accept what they post, but then get extremelly offended when someone else does exactly the same thing back to them.

If you wouldn't want someone saying to YOU what YOU post, then don't post it yourself, or else sit down and shut up when you get back as good as you give out, instead of crying foul.

By the way, THIS redneck white trash has lived here my entire life. Where are you from, newbie? If you don't like the redneck white trash here, why did YOU move here amoung us redneck white trash? If you don't like it here, go back to where you came from instead of insulting the good, decent, hard working rednecks that carved out a place that you take for granted.

#33 Anonymous on 09/20/11 at 11:13 AM

"2. The words "idiot" and "moron" are vastly overused here. Try being a little more creative if you want to challenge someone's decision-making abilities."

LOL But Mike! There are only so many words that describe the majority of people who read and post on this website! Maybe in your next editorial you could provide some additional examples from your handy-dandy thesaurus that adequately describe "idiots" and "morons" so we don't have to over use those same words so often.

#33.1 Yep on 09/20/11 at 07:12 PM

I still like mentally fragile.

#34 Good Ole Boy on 09/20/11 at 02:29 PM

# 34, why don't you give us some examamples. Perhaps they will apply to # 32.

#35 is barrow county seeing on 09/20/11 at 03:42 PM

well if deputy car at home got broken into how is taking cars home crime prevention?
second even if he Deputy does work for Barrow county he cant say he does or there is written policy in regards to that.
however the 24/7 on cncall policy remains to bbe seen.

#36 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 04:03 PM

If someone has it in there head to break into a car, they will, no matter who's it is or where its at. Addicts will go to any length for the next fix. It's like TPO's, if a husband is wants to beat or kill his wife, a TPO is not going to stop them.

Written policy? About what, Freedom of Speech. The policy you are thinking of is about social network sites and posting anything that would be unprofessional, vulgar or in any manner violate the employees oath of office. And yes, if you read my past posts, you will see where I work, Cobb Co. Oh no...don't tell on me, I wasn't supposed to tell anyone....so much for your whole policy theory.

As far as the on call status. Once again, ALL officers are advised when hired that they are subject to being called in, even on off days, holidays or vacation if need be. This is due to a major incident, shift coverage etc.

Here we go again, another one who knows nothing about Law Enforcement, yet attempts to think he does.

#37 Tyrion on 09/20/11 at 04:22 PM

Sorry Mike. The whinning falls flat when you guys do your best to stoke all the nasty talk and stories in the county. It's only a problem when it blows back on you??? Gimme a brake!!!

#38 wow on 09/20/11 at 04:23 PM

there is written policy, and stating one is member of BCSO is violation.

there is no written policy in regards to the 24.7 on call statement policy.

#39 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 04:32 PM

Would like to see the policy your talking about. As far as the on call thing, yes it actually is in the policy. Do your homework before posting about something you know nothing about.

#40 wow on 09/20/11 at 04:40 PM

rules:

• a BCSO deputy or employee is not allowed to use agency computers or cell phones to conduct social media activity unless he/she is conducting official sheriff’s office business.

• a BCSO deputy or employee is not allowed to use any social media or networking platform while on duty unless they are granted permission to use it for official business.

• no deputy or employee of the BCSO is allowed to post any material related to or identifying the BCSO on their own sites.

• Deputies or employees of the BCSO who participate in social media should conduct themselves with a professionalism that will not negatively reflect upon the BCSO or Barrow County.

#41 wow on 09/20/11 at 04:42 PM

so there is the policy and it includes social media that means on here.

now how can I do homework on a policy that isn't in writing??????

#42 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 04:54 PM

READ THE POLICY AGAIN, where does it say anything about posting in blogs or forums like this....IT DOES NOT. You get an A for effort though... Now if they were at work doing this , maybe. Not the case here though. Nice try

#42.1 wow on 09/21/11 at 07:09 AM

maybe you dont understand it probably because it is a written rule.
no deputy or employee of the BCSO is allowed to post any material related to or identifying the BCSO on their own sites.

• Deputies or employees of the BCSO who participate in social media should conduct themselves with a professionalism that will not negatively reflect upon the BCSO or Barrow County.
that means in simple terms if you appear to be arrogant and make citizens think the persons in the dept are arrogant or if you post inflamatory items or in anyway cause harm to image of BCSO, you may be subject to actions regarding your employment.
you sure you grad from UGA and wernt just driving around in the Cobb county car lost for twenty years???

#43 wow on 09/20/11 at 05:00 PM

Deputies or employees of the BCSO who participate in social media should conduct themselves with a professionalism that will not negatively reflect upon the BCSO or Barrow County.

THIS IS social media!!!! and freedom of speech doesnt apply to employer firing one for harming employers reputation or standing in public eye.

That is why even if one was a Deputy in Barrow county the risk being fired for any statement they make and leave their name in connection with being employee of BCSO.

Wow are you sure you can understand how statutes are written? and applied??
are you sure you work for Cobb county thats a long way to drive every day in county car, then again you stated it isnt real for Barrow county deputy to spend 10 dollars a day personal gas...

#44 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 05:27 PM

And show me where anyone has said anything negative about the BCSO. Also, show me where it said Barrow County deputies spending 10 a dayisnt real. Oh I agree, it is a long drive, and I also put my own money in the car every now and then to be able to have this privilege.

#44.1 What the on 09/20/11 at 05:46 PM

It looks too me that wow may in violation of his own policy at BCSO. Either that or just WAY too much time on his hands to know the BCSO policy and look it up. Most likely the second one.

#44.1.1 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 05:55 PM

Your prob. Right. Looks to be that way.

#44.2 Anonymous on 09/20/11 at 07:19 PM

What kind of car is it? You aren't stuck in a Crown Vic, I hope.

#45 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 07:32 PM

Lord no, it's a charger. Up till about 6 months ago I was though.

#45.1 Anonymous on 09/20/11 at 09:11 PM

Thank god it's not the clone of the Grand Marquis Merc. I talked to a BCSO more than a year ago who drove a Charger, and he was telling me that it has short hesitation sometimes when he stood on it. For example, he had to turn around and chase someone, and by the time he got turned around, he had lost his quarry.

#45.1.1 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 09:32 PM

They can have a nit of hesitation every now and then. A lot of ours have been going in the shop lately with different engine issues. Hopefully not going to be one of them next! We will see

#45.1.1.1 Anonymous on 09/20/11 at 11:53 PM

At the time, I had a similar vehicle (Challenger), and he wanted to know if I had experienced the same behavior. I had not, although I could definitely feel it go through its gears when it downshifted.

#45.1.2 Catch Me If You Can on 09/20/11 at 11:23 PM

I like it when those Chargers hesitate. Gives us time to take a side road.

#45.1.2.1 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 11:59 PM

The charger may hesitate, the radio we have however, does not. Good luck outrunning that.

#46 there is on 09/20/11 at 08:22 PM

No written on call policy.
this is a media network platform that is why you dont see BCSO employee name.
and 120 miles a day extra is a lot of miles on a county car.
you should find this non existant on call policy for BCSO.

#46.1 raylene mansuk on 09/21/11 at 07:37 AM

dude, why is this cop pissing you off so much? Daddy issues would be my knee-jerk diagnosis or maybe some "latent" issues with authoritarian males?

Wish he'd park that cop car nextdoor to me, discourage the riff-raff

#47 Are you kidding on 09/20/11 at 08:40 PM

It says " while on duty". If a deputy choses to give a name then so be it, nothing can happen. Read the WHOLE policy, not just what you want to see. As far as the miles, no doubt, it's a whole lot. Extra to??? Don't understand about the extra part. Apparently you have the policy manual in front of you, can't you find it?

#48 mark my words on 09/21/11 at 06:20 AM

I've either clicked into an alternate universe, or, there is a computer error directing comments from another article to this article.

#49 wow on 09/21/11 at 08:18 AM

In Cobb County, the fuel budget is now $400,000 over projections. Fulton County is paying 150 percent more than expected for fuel. Its fuel budget is $197,000 in the red right now
so how is the county paying the fuel helping?
I guess its ok cause it is a perk.

however he is not from Cobb county uniform patrol, since they do not offer take home cars anymore.

if you doubt call the Public information Officer there.
770 528 3822 that is Cobb county.
however he may be confused where he works I am sure I just misunderstood.

#49.1 Are you kidding on 09/21/11 at 09:09 AM

WOW, that is really something there folks. Now please show me where I EVER said I worked for UNIFORM PATROL. Oh wait, you just assumed because I said I did not work in Barrow and I work in Cobb that I MUST be a uniform officer. This is the whole issue here, people ASSUMING they know about things they don't. Great investigation though, you really opened peoples eyes on this one.

#49.2 Anonymous on 09/21/11 at 11:46 AM

"• Deputies or employees of the BCSO who participate in social media should conduct themselves with a professionalism that will not negatively reflect upon the BCSO or Barrow County."

I guess even when you point out the EXACT part of the code that explains why a LEO should NOT be antagonistic to others on this website, some people still refuse to admit that they are WRONG.

TYPICAL bad cop attitude!

(Yes, for the "morons" who don't understand, this website IS social media, you'd think even a BAD cop could undertand at least THAT much.)

I bet the GOOD LEOs would appreciate it if you would stop intentionally trying to upset people. You sure aren't making any friends for the Police Department with your negative attitude.

#49.2.1 Are you kidding on 09/21/11 at 12:31 PM

And I am be antagonistic how? Oh you just don't like it when someone challenges you on the topics. You think that because I am a cop that I should just roll over and take it, the whole " citizen is always right" thing. WILL NOT HAPPEN

Again, I really don't think ANY boss of ANY cop whether it be Barrow, Cobb, Gwinnett or Athens Clark county, will be upset with there officer for defending or refuting the comments being made in these posts.

I am totally fine with peoples opinions, that's what is great about debating. The ones who think they know everything about something they have never done, or the ones who just assume because it's in the paper or on the news , it must be true. The citizen who was arrested for breaking the law who then wants to turn it around on us, we are racist, we planted evidence, we falsified reports or testimony. Never mind the fact they actually broke the law and were caught. Then the media puts it in the paper, people make their comments, some good but mostly negative, then question why we did what we did or did not do because they know EVERYTHING. Monday morning quarterbacks, gotta love em.

I know there are many bad cops. I know that they give the good ones a bad name. Guess what, there are bad EVERYTHING. In every career. we just happen to be the ones who make it to the media. So as far as me " intentionally trying to upset people" , this is not the case, at all. I am however, am not going to sit back and let y'all disrespect the career and officers that I put my life on the line for everyday. Sorry if that hurts your feelings but I really don't care. Start treating us with the respect we deserve and I will stop having my " typical bad cop attitude" as you said I have.

#49.2.1.1 raylene mansuk on 09/21/11 at 01:13 PM

truth be told, I'll bet you'll find "wow" on the sex predators website (as long as we're flinging unsubstantiated rumors with impunity) I agree with the cop there's another unsavory reason for the rage. Rises above "inappropriate", into "disturbing" territory. Wow!

#50 Anonymous on 09/21/11 at 09:52 AM

Mike,
Please, please, please close this blog!!! Enough is enough! Third graders!!

#51 Anonymous on 09/21/11 at 09:57 AM

Mike you have proven your point!

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