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quakerboy

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7. Im not sure the Feds would be any better at it than the states

Reply to livingwagenow (Original post)

Thu Nov 21, 2013, 07:23 AM

Nov 2013

I mean, look how competently they have pursued the war on drugs. Or tax cheats. Or dealt with rape in the military. Our government is not big on enforcing any regulation on anyone who might have the resources to resist, particularly if there is anyone who might be easier to take down.

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Test links Winston's DNA to accuser. (Heisman cand FSU QB) This CANNOT stay silent. [View all] livingwagenow Nov 2013 OP

lots of inconsistencies scheming daemons Nov 2013 #1

Oh, I think the forensic evidence is pretty clear Warpy Nov 2013 #2

Trauma can cause problems with remembering details. Ilsa Nov 2013 #4

This happens more than you think. Are_grits_groceries Nov 2013 #5

there was one case where a woman was raped and left for dead boston bean Nov 2013 #9

This is why they have to be meticulous HappyMe Nov 2013 #17

Wrong---very wrong trumad Nov 2013 #8

yes - and the report lists the suspect between 5'9'' and 5'11'' DrDan Nov 2013 #12

I think it is just the opposite DrDan Nov 2013 #11

yes... sorry, i had it reversed scheming daemons Nov 2013 #13

I think the authorities know they can't cover this up any more. Ilsa Nov 2013 #3

three words : Duke Lacrosse Team ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #6

They will only suspend him Are_grits_groceries Nov 2013 #10

yep... ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #14

Lester Munson, a lawyer who analyzes cases for ESPN, had this to say: Are_grits_groceries Nov 2013 #15

that's what i am concerned with ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #16

Actually it's the TPD that should be flogged: Are_grits_groceries Nov 2013 #18

excellent point... n/t ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #19

Im not sure the Feds would be any better at it than the states quakerboy Nov 2013 #7