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On the article Pair Busted with Pills, Heroin in Driveway Drug Deal, Police Say
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On the article Police: Strong-Armed Robbery at Jerry's Artist Outlet
Milton Armitage
12:02 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
ReplyCrime prevention is every citizen's job at some level. Leaving a running car in a convenience store parking lot is an invitation. Being aware of our surroundings is part of living. Having lived in a high crime area before moving to West Orange I can attest to the effects of crime on local business. For the most part West Orange is doing fine. For a crime free environment, they say Death Valley is nice this time of year. Spending your life chasing safety is a bizarre concept.
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On the article Men Arrested for Burglarizing 10 Cars, Police Say
Milton Armitage
9:52 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Reply10 years hard labor without parole plus full restitution to the victims would send a strong message.
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On the article District: DePalo Should Have Faced Jail Time
Milton Armitage
5:44 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
ReplyShe should see her priest for counseling.
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On the article Former Teacher Of The Year Accepts Plea In Teen Sex Case
Milton Armitage
3:12 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
ReplyWe do not live in a perfect world, never have, never will. Maybe she'll get the help she needs. She''l never teach again, and that's wasted talent.
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On the article Texting While Driving: Should Cops Be Able To Check Your Cell Phone? [Poll]
Milton Armitage
12:43 pm on Sunday, February 17, 2013
ReplyChecking a time stamp that indicates the time the phone was in use will tell whether the phone was in use immediately prior to the stop. Without that power the law against texting and driving is unenforceable. If you're in court for violating a traffic law you'd want the police to record information from your device that indicates the device wasn't in use. In traffic court you're presumed guilty. When it's your word against the police the Judge is inclined to believe the police.
When you're at a traffic light and the car in front of you won't move on a green light there's a reasonable chance the driver is texting. When vehicles are driving well below the speed limit and weaving, there's a reasonable expectation the driver is texting. Texting and driving is rude and dangerous. Normal people don't do it. If you believe your brain farts are that important, pull over and send your message. What next, watching Dancing With The Stars while driving? So by the logic expressed here, a driver weaving from side to side shouldn't be administered a drunk test unless there's an accident. -
On the article Texting While Driving: Should Cops Be Able To Check Your Cell Phone? [Poll]
Milton Armitage
8:53 am on Friday, February 15, 2013
ReplyTexting and driving is akin to drinking and driving. It's dangerous and should be dealt with accordingly. The self absorbed morons who text and drive have no clue that their brain farts are meaningless to those they cut off, veer into, and delay at traffic lights.
The rude, dangerous and uncivilized act of texting while driving must be curtailed. The best way to verify texting and driving is for the police officer to examine the texting device and photograph all evidence relating to the offense.
The right to privacy is void when the health and lives of those effected by this illegal act is in play. For those who text while driving: You're just not that important. Allow normal people to use the public roads as they were intended. -
On the article West Orange Teacher Suspended After Sex Assault Charges
Milton Armitage
7:48 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
ReplyAnyone passing judgement before the facts are known should step back and let the investigation ensue. Finger pointing does no constitute guilt.
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On the article West Orange Council President Accepts DWI Plea Deal
Milton Armitage
5:32 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
ReplyStill no remedy for teabagger tourette's
Milton Armitage
2:03 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
Who cares?