Police Chase Ethics

Here in Georgia there is a case heading to the Supreme Court. The suspect being pursued solely for speeding as he continued to flee he was stopped by the officer ramming his car which went over an embankment and caused the suspect to become paralyzed. The suspect is suing over this. He was 19 and had a suspended license and didn't want his car impounded. He risked many peoples lives by not just pulling over to begin with. I would like to know everyone's outlook on this subject.

I am sorry did I post this in the wrong section? I hope not.....ooops

Oh Okay good. Thank You
Yeah, It just kind of ticks me off that he would sue, and he endangered so many peoples lives. He passed like over 40 cars or so just on one stretch of the road while driving erratically.

I agree with you.
This world is so sue happy over everything.

Perhaps.
I don't know though....it would be pitiful for the officer to lose his job for doing his job.

Oh and the thing with your friend.... that's outrageous. I don't understand it either. You would think there would have had to been at least a one time instance and that she wouldn't have stayed in order to call it rape

Whilst I agree with your ideas, I think we really need to consider more intimately and empathically the true nature of paralysis. If I was paralysed, I would communicate to those closest to me that I want to execute assisted suicide. If you believe in an eye for an eye, which seems to be the impetus for your words, then I don't think paralysis is a suitable punishment or karma for his crime. Perhaps he deserved a chance to try again, and get it right?

I don't know why I am talking, i don't even care.

The police officer did not deliberately run him off the road intending paralysis as a result. The suspect however as a result of his non-compliance with the law and endangering others lives in my opinion caused his outcome. Call it karma, fate, God's will or whatever you like, the end result is injustice. A fleeing suspect that endangered the lives of many is able to sue because of his failure to comply with the law.
As for you saying you don't care..... I appreciate your feedback and thank you

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Rocky? Are you on the space dust?

It should be a closed case, the young chap broke the law and paid for it, harshly. It's a clear indication of how lawsuit happy America has become that we are even discussing this.

I heard that if you bang into someone accidently in America, or in some parts of America it's a really bad idea to say sorry, as you are admitting your guilt and fault and placing yourself at risk of legal action.

Nice point bob.

Someone said earlier that he is just doing it for money. Of course he is doing it for money. The man is PARALYZED! His job opportunities just went to about 0. How is he suppose to support himself now? He needs the money from this case to survive. My father blew out his elbow and had an operation that was performed so poorly it nearly made his left arm useless. He had seriously considered filing a law suit because he wouldn't be able to perform his job. aka he would need the money to survive. (luckily another surgeon who thought he could get him back to 50% did an excellent job and actually returned my father to about 85/90%). I do agree that many people go crazy and sue over stupid things just to get more money, it is very common and disgusting. But there actually is a need here. Hopefully I made my point.
ps - did not mean to be offensive, i apologize if i came off that way.

Police, in their authority, should be subject to more scrutiny. Seems as if police in the US remain largely unchecked; that it's in the back of our mind's that they are somehow different from citizens when given shiny guns and badges. it's ridiculous but what can you do

The chase was retarded; he should have called it off-- i dont remember the charge but it couldn't have been much. What are the groundrules for risking someones life? who are the police protecting and serving when bashing their cars into others, in this case? i wonder if a chase excites some policemen; and if in some instances they take it as a personal attack when someone runs.

i am biased

^^"that it's in the back of our mind's that they are somehow different from citizens when given shiny guns and badges."

^^"i wonder if a chase excites some policemen; and if in some instances they take it as a personal attack when someone runs."

drew made some strong points in my opinion.
I actually know a policemen like that. Some kids at my school were planning to stick forks in the ground so he went and waited for them all night. when they showed up he chased them (in his car), almost ran one over when he fell down, drew his gun on another, and handcuffed several. all for plastic forks that they never even got a chance to put in the ground. ridiculous. This guy should not be a cop. he cannot handle the responsibility or the power. he creates more of a threat yet is suppose to protect us.

I do understand the gripe all of you have with the empowerment issue that some cops have. My whole issue with this was the fact that a teenager that broke the law and ended up paralyzed is now trying to sue over that fact. Since my original post it was found that he could not sue.