And by the way, I have many family members that are cops back home (states) and they are assholes as well. Not being hassled by the pigs here is a huge plus to me here in Taiwan!
Then I suppose the Taiwan cops also hate the Taiwanese. It was Taiwanese who broke the story after all, and plastered it all over the mainstream Taiwan media. 
And who’s “wondering?” Not me. Nice try with the superciliousness, but you should try harder. You’re not at all convincing.
Then I suppose the Taiwan cops also hate the Taiwanese. It was Taiwanese who broke the story after all, and plastered it all over the mainstream Taiwan media.
And who’s “wondering?” Not me. Nice try with the superciliousness, but you should try harder. You’re not at all convincing.[/quote]
Yeah whatever you say.
Did they find and return your stuff?
Is it not the original wording in the Ten Ammendments?
Got any evidence that Taiwan’s cops generally hate foreigners, […]?
I don’t know what good things can be said about this particular case. A totally ineffective low speed chase of a guy who was not a danger to those around him (I never saw him smash into anyone, even AFTER his car was peppered with gunshots); and his off camera execution.
There is not enough lipstick for this pig of a police action.
Is it not the original wording in the Ten Ammendments?[/quote]
What are the Ten Ammendments? You mean the Bill of Rights?
[quote=“TainanCowboy”]
Nama -
Its a lot more than just those 2 states.
www.nra.com
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I guess I gotta learn how to be a cowgal when I go home. Ok Corral
I don’t know what good things can be said about this particular case. A totally ineffective low speed chase of a guy who was not a danger to those around him (I never saw him smash into anyone, even AFTER his car was peppered with gunshots); and his off camera execution.
There is not enough lipstick for this pig of a police action.[/quote]
I am not saying what this particular group of cops did (yeah including his superiors) was right. In fact they can go hang themselves for all I care. But I do take exception to the fact that it’s been a recurring theme in this forum that ALL Taiwanese cops are useless, incompetent, etc… and it is unfair to the other cops (some of whom I personally know) that works hard and goes beyond the call of duty to help.
Taiwan cops are a bunch of useless corrupt asshats…which is OK when it works for you!! 
I don’t know what good things can be said about this particular case. A totally ineffective low speed chase of a guy who was not a danger to those around him (I never saw him smash into anyone, even AFTER his car was peppered with gunshots); and his off camera execution.
There is not enough lipstick for this pig of a police action.[/quote]
I am not saying what this particular group of cops did (yeah including his superiors) was right. In fact they can go hang themselves for all I care. But I do take exception to the fact that it’s been a recurring theme in this forum that ALL Taiwanese cops are useless, incompetent, etc… and it is unfair to the other cops (some of whom I personally know) that works hard and goes beyond the call of duty to help.[/quote]
Leveler heads will tell you that it really needs to be a case by case examination. I’ve met cops who were gracious and professional, returned my stolen scooter, helped me run off a psycho xiao jie, not write me a speeding ticket or three…
a lot are as bad as some say…some are not
benefit of the doubt is essential going into any situation though.
I suppose this might appear to be the case. If you’re not terribly good at reading. Otherwise, it’s a load of shite.
Many of us “personally know” cops here and count them as friends. So what? Does that mean that the, let’s face it, MANY well-documented incidents of utter ineptitude and brazen corruption should just be ignored? What a crackpot idea.
I suppose this might appear to be the case. If you’re not terribly good at reading. Otherwise, it’s a load of shite.
Many of us “personally know” cops here and count them as friends. So what? Does that mean that the, let’s face it, MANY well-documented incidents of utter ineptitude and brazen corruption should just be ignored? What a crackpot idea. [/quote]
So if Jackie Wu goes on air and says all foreigners in Taiwan are a bunch of sex crazed losers you brand him as the devil incarnate. But it’s okay to brand ALL Taiwan cops as useless and incompetent? There are many well-documented cases of foreigners doing weirdo things, so hey let’s not ignore that and brand all foreigners as sex crazed losers. Isn’t THAT a crackpot idea? I had my share of shouting matches with cretin cops but that doesn’t mean that when I see a cop I immediately brand them as spineless blood-sucking ticks and go all over the net declaring to everyone that taiwanese cops are all useless and incompetent.
[quote=“Dangermouse”]The original wording was “A well regulated malitia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”
The meanining of which is that there was a necessity for raising a defence force at short notice, not the right of people to keep a personal arsenal. The intention that everybody has a right ot carry arms according to the constitution is nowadays misinterpreted.[/quote]
Dunno about that. The following is from an NRA site… but, I don’t see anything wrong with the statement of facts and the conclusion.
[quote=“Tigerman”][quote=“Dangermouse”]The original wording was “A well regulated malitia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”
The meanining of which is that there was a necessity for raising a defence force at short notice, not the right of people to keep a personal arsenal. The intention that everybody has a right ot carry arms according to the constitution is nowadays misinterpreted.[/quote][/quote]
Dunno about that. The following is from an NRA site… but, I don’t see anything wrong with the statement of facts and the conclusion.
Remember that this is a Brit, telling us how the Brits wrote the darn thing. 
I suppose this might appear to be the case. If you’re not terribly good at reading. Otherwise, it’s a load of shite.
Many of us “personally know” cops here and count them as friends. So what? Does that mean that the, let’s face it, MANY well-documented incidents of utter ineptitude and brazen corruption should just be ignored? What a crackpot idea. [/quote]
So if Jackie Wu goes on air and says all foreigners in Taiwan are a bunch of sex crazed losers you brand him as the devil incarnate. But it’s okay to brand ALL Taiwan cops as useless and incompetent? There are many well-documented cases of foreigners doing weirdo things, so hey let’s not ignore that and brand all foreigners as sex crazed losers. Isn’t THAT a crackpot idea? I had my share of shouting matches with cretin cops but that doesn’t mean that when I see a cop I immediately brand them as spineless blood-sucking ticks and go all over the net declaring to everyone that Taiwanese cops are all useless and incompetent.[/quote]
As I said, it’s all in the reading. 
Could try harder. (That last bit is supposed to be passed on to your mummy. She needs to sign it and hand it back.)
Jackie Wu the devil incarnate? No, he’s just an idiot pandering to the mouth-breathing LCD.
Who says it’s OK to brand all cops as useless? Not many people here are doing that I don’t think. But yeah, there are certainly plenty of people who don’t mind pointing out useless cops as being useless. Is that wrong?
===> I’ll have to do a seance for that, and it’s a hassle.
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Jackie Wu the devil incarnate? No, he’s just an idiot pandering to the mouth-breathing LCD.
Who says it’s OK to brand all cops as useless? Not many people here are doing that I don’t think. But yeah, there are certainly plenty of people who don’t mind pointing out useless cops as being useless. Is that wrong?[/quote]
===> Perfectly right. Has anyone of you ever tried complaining directly to the cops’ superiors? So what happened? Thrown out the window? Got run over by an unmarked car? Got shipped to the Spratlys? Got asked to become a cop and join the dark side? Anyone?
I don’t know what good things can be said about this particular case. A totally ineffective low speed chase of a guy who was not a danger to those around him (I never saw him smash into anyone, even AFTER his car was peppered with gunshots); and his off camera execution.
There is not enough lipstick for this pig of a police action.[/quote]
I am not saying what this particular group of cops did (yeah including his superiors) was right. In fact they can go hang themselves for all I care. But I do take exception to the fact that it’s been a recurring theme in this forum that ALL Taiwanese cops are useless, incompetent, etc… and it is unfair to the other cops (some of whom I personally know) that works hard and goes beyond the call of duty to help.[/quote]
But would you say that the police here are generally equal to, or even close to, the quality of those in (most of) our native countries? Would you say that they mostly enforce the law and intervene when they see the law being broken? Would you say that they are generally less corrupt than those in (most of) our native countries?
Sure, there are some good ones. Just like there are some bad ones in our countries. But to suggest that the level of quality is even close is absurd.
Yes. That is absurd.
Point of fact: many Taiwanese have nothing but contempt for the police in Taiwan. I guess those Taiwanese folks too are just a bunch of wankers…
[quote=“Eros”]
But would you say that the police here are generally equal to, or even close to, the quality of those in (most of) our native countries? Would you say that they mostly enforce the law and intervene when they see the law being broken? Would you say that they are generally less corrupt than those in (most of) our native countries?
Sure, there are some good ones. Just like there are some bad ones in our countries. But to suggest that the level of quality is even close is absurd.[/quote]
And where did I say anywhere in my post that the police here are generally equal to, or even close to, the quality of those in (most of) our native countries? Come on - show it to me and win a prize.