tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post8573046418328992801..comments2018-10-25T23:21:15.743-07:00Comments on STTA: Something To Think About: Questions Regarding the San Diego Police DepartmentMATaylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07682924364644701727noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-71135765382969756262012-03-01T13:58:51.361-08:002012-03-01T13:58:51.361-08:00I thought your first Avatar was interesting, but I...I thought your first Avatar was interesting, but I love geometric shapes.MATaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682924364644701727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-54019044038623727302012-03-01T13:57:38.753-08:002012-03-01T13:57:38.753-08:00Hello Lyn, great to hear from you.
I need to do ...Hello Lyn, great to hear from you. <br /><br />I need to do a little research. I'll have your answer in a few days.MATaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682924364644701727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-70904582366009616722012-03-01T11:37:10.899-08:002012-03-01T11:37:10.899-08:00Gabriella, I'm more than happy to share my kno...Gabriella, I'm more than happy to share my knowledge. I'll be posting the second part of the SDPD answers in a couple of days.<br /><br />I'd love to have you in the class. The lectures sometimes help writers figure out plot points or at least questions they didn't know they had. LOLMATaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682924364644701727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-13651639266812354292012-03-01T11:09:22.623-08:002012-03-01T11:09:22.623-08:00If you should decide to write in a cop you know wh...If you should decide to write in a cop you know where you can find me. <br /><br />Hmmm and an encounter sounds . . . intriguing - LOL.MATaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682924364644701727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-43154545761902569332012-03-01T09:24:36.431-08:002012-03-01T09:24:36.431-08:00Well, I jumped through all the hoops to comment, b...Well, I jumped through all the hoops to comment, but my Gravatar image didn't show up. Sigh.LRHunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08446014330848420518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-28826979106594527402012-03-01T09:23:33.843-08:002012-03-01T09:23:33.843-08:00Hi, Margaret
I (Lyn Washington, from your class)...Hi, Margaret <br /><br />I (Lyn Washington, from your class) have a question about the rubber bullets. This has puzzled me for a long time. What kind of rubber are they? Sponge rubber, hard rubber? How big are they? What color are they? How dangerous are they?<br /><br />Heehee. When I was a kid, some of us would cut across a farmer's field that was between the elementary school and the orphanage. The farmer would load her shotgun with rock salt and zing away! I understand that rock salt stings pretty fierce. :) Too bad you can't use it for mob control. :lol:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-29741990229644499162012-03-01T04:40:13.657-08:002012-03-01T04:40:13.657-08:00Margaret, this is great. Since it's on your bl...Margaret, this is great. Since it's on your blog, I can link directly here for my editor. ( : I can't thank you enough for answering questions. I agree with the others, a blog like yours is a fabulous resource for writers.<br /><br />Oooh, and I just saw that you have a class on Investigations coming up. I may lurk, but I'll probably sign up.Gabriella Hewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763456235165807360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-41334430920543965822012-02-29T18:40:58.818-08:002012-02-29T18:40:58.818-08:00Hi Margaret, I'm not writing about a cop right...Hi Margaret, I'm not writing about a cop right now, but I will certainly tag this site as a favorite. Thanks for sharing your expertise - this is fabulous info. Almost makes me want to write in a cop - or at least an encounter. Hmmm.....Kylie Frosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404719864921712787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-49335643593921297212012-02-29T12:16:22.362-08:002012-02-29T12:16:22.362-08:00Barrie, I hope they help.
Thanks for stopping by....Barrie, I hope they help.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.MATaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682924364644701727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-36143104162597220042012-02-29T12:15:23.494-08:002012-02-29T12:15:23.494-08:00Bob, I am sorry to say that doesn't really sur...Bob, I am sorry to say that doesn't really surprise me. Although, Firefighters and Police don't usually have very nice things to say about each other (yes, there is a rivalry there too) they do have similar behaviors. <br /><br />The short answer is just like cops, firefighters CAN develop a mentality of I deserve to play hard because I risk my life for the public at large and they don't understand me - or my sacrifices. <br /><br />I'm not saying you are wrong, just that there CAN be bouts of poor behavior from time to time. <br /><br />The long answer will probably end up being a blog. Thanks loads for the fodder.MATaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682924364644701727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-74092149779007235472012-02-29T11:34:14.791-08:002012-02-29T11:34:14.791-08:00Janet, I'm glad to be of help.
You, know how...Janet, I'm glad to be of help. <br /><br />You, know how warped my humor can be. So I am truly happy someone else (okay someone I consider sane) also thinks using the sound of 'racking one into the chamber' is a neat idea.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.MATaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682924364644701727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-1433739990775522232012-02-29T11:25:46.614-08:002012-02-29T11:25:46.614-08:00Wow, Margaret! I love all the details!Wow, Margaret! I love all the details!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-51004537628912326392012-02-29T11:22:15.238-08:002012-02-29T11:22:15.238-08:00Hi Margaret,
Last night on the news I was surpris...Hi Margaret,<br /><br />Last night on the news I was surprised by an account of firemen getting rowdy and starting a fight. I know this might not be up your alley. From the firemen and police who I know, they are many cuts above the average citizen because of their training and their willingness to put their lives on the line. I just can't picture this as a typical MO for firemen or police. What are your thoughts?<br /><br />BobRW Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473786472219141232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037948608027142114.post-89513672803951495852012-02-29T10:45:56.288-08:002012-02-29T10:45:56.288-08:00I'm not currently writing about a police offic...I'm not currently writing about a police officer, but I love keeping information like this in the back of my mind in case it comes up in a story. Thanks for giving us the "real scoop." Love the notion of getting people's attention by racking a round into your shot-gun! Seems like that would stop anyone cold.Janet Taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222754520926424388noreply@blogger.com