Exactly! I am getting just a little tired of the Washington DC area television coverage (he was a Redskin) portraying this punk as a victim when he was most likely involved in criminal activity or associated with gang-bangers. Heck, it wouldn't surprise me to learn that a fellow Miami Hurricane was involved in his murder...perhaps even a fellow Hurricane and Redskin like Clinton "Vick can do what he wants" Portis who recently said, "I don't know if he was fighting dogs or not, but it's his property, it's his dog...If that's what he wants to do, do it...I think people should mind their business." When told that dog fighting was illegal he replied, "It can't be too bad of a crime."
Please, please, please FIND WHERE HE WAS CONVICTED OF A CRIME...
- Driving under the influence of alcohol....though not smart at all, I am willing to bet that at least a quarter of the members of Satelliteguys have done it once or twice and most of the time, never caught.
- Arrested for brandishing a gun when his ATV was stolen....AGAIN, stupid.
Hell, we have one thread in the PIT where a guy KILLED 2 guys robbing the house next door....and lot of people think he is some kind of hero. And this is AFTER he told 9-1-1 operator that he was GONNA SHOOT him. Taylor didn't shoot anybody when he tried to get his ATVs back. AND oh by the way, they didn't have to hunt him down, he turned himself in.....and one more thing, the charges were DROPPED.
He is just a prime example that once these guys get to the pro level, they gotta let go of that thug mentality. ALL reports indicate that since his child had been born, team officials and players stated he matured quite a bit. Too bad really, he was one of the best players in the NFL.
Salsa, why do you continue to defend the scum of the earth? Are you looking for a job as defense council, posse, homeboy or entourage? Instead of standing up for what is Right, you always always side with those who are Wrong. Ugh! You need to stop being an enabler and facilitator of this criminal conduct and hold these people accountable for their actions. Perhaps if we had less fans with your attitude, then perhaps schools like Miami(FL) would stop producing thugs and felons, and start producing student athletes.Please, please, please FIND WHERE HE WAS CONVICTED OF A CRIME...
- Driving under the influence of alcohol....though not smart at all, I am willing to bet that at least a quarter of the members of Satelliteguys have done it once or twice and most of the time, never caught.
- Arrested for brandishing a gun when his ATV was stolen....AGAIN, stupid.
Hell, we have one thread in the PIT where a guy KILLED 2 guys robbing the house next door....and lot of people think he is some kind of hero. And this is AFTER he told 9-1-1 operator that he was GONNA SHOOT him. Taylor didn't shoot anybody when he tried to get his ATVs back. AND oh by the way, they didn't have to hunt him down, he turned himself in.....and one more thing, the charges were DROPPED.
He is just a prime example that once these guys get to the pro level, they gotta let go of that thug mentality. ALL reports indicate that since his child had been born, team officials and players stated he matured quite a bit. Too bad really, he was one of the best players in the NFL.
Salsa, why do you continue to defend the scum of the earth? Are you looking for a job as defense council, posse, homeboy or entourage? Instead of standing up for what is Right, you always always side with those who are Wrong. Ugh! You need to stop being an enabler and facilitator of this criminal conduct and hold these people accountable for their actions. Perhaps if we had less fans with your attitude, then perhaps schools like Miami(FL) would stop producing thugs and felons, and start producing student athletes.
Now, regarding your question....Sean Taylor WAS CONVICTED of DUI and the evidence was overwhelming. And YES that conviction was later overturned due to a "technicality" and some slick lawyering. In this particular case, you are "technically" correct. Just like OJ Simpson, Mr. Taylor was not "technically" guilty in the eyes of the law for his crime, but we all know he did it.
As far as your assertion that "we all do stupid things like DUI, brandishing weapons, using drugs and punching out others"....my retort is that I maintain a high-level government clearance, TS/SCI Lifestyle Poly and have never done such things. Additionally, I work for company with 80,000 other individuals who don't subscribe to this misconduct. If we did, our clearances would be revoked and we would tossed out on our asses. Likewise, I work closely with members from other companies who are held to the same standards of personal conduct. Why the heck aren't you outraged that Mr. Taylor is being arrested and still playing football? Instead, you point to Mr. Taylor not be convicted because he has enough money to buy this way through the legal system.
Moreover, regarding Mr. Taylor's felonious assault...he did plead GUILTY to a lesser charge thanks to his team of slick lawyers. While most people would have now have a felony conviction on their record, Mr. Taylor was allowed to donate his time and money in exchange for a misdemeanor CONVICTION. So yes, he was convicted...just not a felony conviction! I can honestly tell you that my ass would have been canned, yet again, if I had conducted myself in such a manner.
Additionally, where there is smoke there is fire. I can assure you this is only the tip of the iceberg (no offer to our own SatelliteGuys Iceberg) of questionable activity for this character. I also hear Mr. Taylor led an active childhood...and his Police Chief daddy probably bailed him out of more trouble than we can image. I wonder if his juvenile records can be released now that Mr. Taylor is deceased?
Anyway, just for future reference:
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)...while stupid, is also a CRIME.
- Taking illegal drugs for recreational use...while stupid, is also a CRIME.
- An assault made upon others, not in defense of self or property, is a CRIME.
- Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit...is also a CRIME in most areas.
Salsa, why do you continue to defend the scum of the earth? Are you looking for a job as defense council, posse, homeboy or entourage? Instead of standing up for what is Right, you always always side with those who are Wrong. Ugh! You need to stop being an enabler and facilitator of this criminal conduct and hold these people accountable for their actions. Perhaps if we had less fans with your attitude, then perhaps schools like Miami(FL) would stop producing thugs and felons, and start producing student athletes.
Now, regarding your question....Sean Taylor WAS CONVICTED of DUI and the evidence was overwhelming. And YES that conviction was later overturned due to a "technicality" and some slick lawyering. In this particular case, you are "technically" correct. Just like OJ Simpson, Mr. Taylor was not "technically" guilty in the eyes of the law for his crime, but we all know he did it.
As far as your assertion that "we all do stupid things like DUI, brandishing weapons, using drugs and punching out others"....my retort is that I maintain a high-level government clearance, TS/SCI Lifestyle Poly and have never done such things. Additionally, I work for company with 80,000 other individuals who don't subscribe to this misconduct. If we did, our clearances would be revoked and we would tossed out on our asses. Likewise, I work closely with members from other companies who are held to the same standards of personal conduct. Why the heck aren't you outraged that Mr. Taylor is being arrested and still playing football? Instead, you point to Mr. Taylor not be convicted because he has enough money to buy this way through the legal system.
Moreover, regarding Mr. Taylor's felonious assault...he did plead GUILTY to a lesser charge thanks to his team of slick lawyers. While most people would have now have a felony conviction on their record, Mr. Taylor was allowed to donate his time and money in exchange for a misdemeanor CONVICTION. So yes, he was convicted...just not a felony conviction! I can honestly tell you that my ass would have been canned, yet again, if I had conducted myself in such a manner.
Additionally, where there is smoke there is fire. I can assure you this is only the tip of the iceberg (no offer to our own SatelliteGuys Iceberg) of questionable activity for this character. I also hear Mr. Taylor led an active childhood...and his Police Chief daddy probably bailed him out of more trouble than we can image. I wonder if his juvenile records can be released now that Mr. Taylor is deceased?
Anyway, just for future reference:
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)...while stupid, is also a CRIME.
- Taking illegal drugs for recreational use...while stupid, is also a CRIME.
- An assault made upon others, not in defense of self or property, is a CRIME.
- Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit...is also a CRIME in most areas.
No one is arguing that we should not feel compassion for the innocent victims who were harmed in this incident. No child deserves to be without their parents. However, innocent people always suffer due to the misconduct and poor judgments made by family members. We can only hope the child receives the love and nurturing she needs in order to avoid her father's mistakes. You're also correct that nobody has the right to break into your home and harm you and your family. However, it is also a parents responsibility not to associate with people who may break into your home and wish to kill you and your family. This is tragic indeed. Unfortunately, with the "Don't Snitch" idiocy running rampant through the streets of our country, unless there is credible physical evidence I doubt the police will ever find the killers.
