goldust59 Posted June 29, 2013 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 108 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 989 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 124 Days Won: 6 Joined: 01/08/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/13/1959 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I was shocked to see the manner in which this is being done in Gwinnett County in Georgia. What do you think of this? I understand that driving under the influence needs to stop, but where does one draw the line here? I think I have to agree with the guy that asks "What country is this?" from article: The policy of police obtaining a warrant to draw blood from those merely suspected of being drunk at a DUI checkpoint or a routine traffic stop has been in place for years across many states, but to actually see it in action is disturbing. The clip shows individuals being strapped down on a padded table at the Gwinnett County jail. Even those who show no resistance whatsoever are forcibly restrained and have their heads pressed down by an officer using his elbow. http://www.infowars.com/shock-video-shows-police-forcibly-drawing-blood/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted July 22, 2013 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.09 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted July 22, 2013 If you read this carefully, you will note that a warrant has been obtained to do this. And, yes, it IS legal and constitutional. Having said that, I would not submit without hitting, kicking, scratching and biting because this practice really, really makes me angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted July 22, 2013 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,994 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,692 Content Per Day: 11.75 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 22, 2013 No thanks.I do not think I want to watch this kind of violence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyC Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 No thanks.I do not think I want to watch this kind of violence. it isn't violent. it's long though. it seems like overkill to have to strap people down to a gurney to draw blood, but i suppose it is actually a protective measure. the police don't know who may be hiv positive, or have hepetitus, or any number of blood borne diseases, and wielding a hypodermic in the proximity of someone who may be either angry or intoxicated, or both, could have devastating consequences. i'm not sure i disagree with the legality of taking blood samples with a warrant, but i definitely think that the cops should be required to take the suspect to a hospital and have it done in the proper setting by medical professionals. yeah, sure, it is a nurse taking the blood, but it's a room full of cops strapping individuals down. totally over the top. oh, and i think that along with having it done in a hospital, the police department should have to pay the expenses for each negative test result. only the ones who are actually legally intoxicated should get stuck with the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted July 22, 2013 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,994 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,692 Content Per Day: 11.75 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 22, 2013 No thanks.I do not think I want to watch this kind of violence. it isn't violent. it's long though. it seems like overkill to have to strap people down to a gurney to draw blood, but i suppose it is actually a protective measure. the police don't know who may be hiv positive, or have hepetitus, or any number of blood borne diseases, and wielding a hypodermic in the proximity of someone who may be either angry or intoxicated, or both, could have devastating consequences. i'm not sure i disagree with the legality of taking blood samples with a warrant, but i definitely think that the cops should be required to take the suspect to a hospital and have it done in the proper setting by medical professionals. yeah, sure, it is a nurse taking the blood, but it's a room full of cops strapping individuals down. totally over the top. oh, and i think that along with having it done in a hospital, the police department should have to pay the expenses for each negative test result. only the ones who are actually legally intoxicated should get stuck with the bill. I agree.They should be taken to a hospital ER to have the blood drawn.I have seen police get pretty violent needlessly.If a person is in the ER their are witnesses and that is why they sometimes do not like to do that.The police department can be sued if they are wrongly taking blood from a person.They have to have some pretty good evidence to just stick anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taker Posted July 23, 2013 Group: Junior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 113 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 20 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/24/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/30/1994 Share Posted July 23, 2013 It seems like police are becoming more and more like terrorists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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