August 11, 2005

Stop the ACLU! Blogburst - It's a Druid Thing

I've been ranting for quite some time about the ACLU and their, well, wacky ways. Just when I think I've seen everything, they manage to raise the stupidity bar a tad bit higher.

Now they are demanding that the city of Greer, S.C. drop charges and say "sorry" to a couple that are insisting they were picked on by police because they had a religious bumper sticker on their vehicle.

Tony and D.J. Gainey said police pulled the couple over in May because of the bumper stickers on their car.

One of the stickers read, "It's a druid thing."

The Gaineys said they believe in druidism -- a nature-focused religion.

Okay. So the Gaineys say that the bumper sticker saying "It's a druid thing" is the reason the officers pulled them over. Um, I think the Gaineys overlooked some other rather important reasons: driving with a suspended license, not having proper license plates or proof of insurance.

But the ACLU, in all of their "social cause" wisdom, support the Gaineys and have demanded that all charges be dropped and an apology be issued because they were being singled out due to their religious beliefs. ...and ole Mr. Gainey has some pearls of wisdom, too:

"I shouldn't been driving. I am guilty of that, but the stop never would have taken place if they wouldn't have violated our rights," said Gainey.

HOW SMART YOU ARE! You are so right! You shouldn't have been driving with a suspended license, no insurance and improper plates. You were <gasp> BREAKING THE LAW. Because you were BREAKING THE LAW, you were pulled over by law enforcement. This isn't being singled out....this is some guy trying to get out of a criminal offense.

The ACLU continues down a path that excludes logic, rational thought, common sense and credibility. Part of me wants to rant forever about how idiotic the ACLU's position and actions are as they relate to this case. But the wiser, more reasoned part of me knows it isn't necessary. Their actions and their positions speak louder than any words I could possibly utter.

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Gawd I hate the ACLU! Great post :)

posted by Jo at August 11, 2005 05:50 AM

As always...per excellent!

posted by Jay at August 11, 2005 09:35 AM

"I shouldn't been driving. I am guilty of that, but the stop never would have taken place if they wouldn't have violated our rights,"

Is that the modern, grown-up version of "he hit me back first" ? Sheesh.

The jerk has a point that the cops should only stop them for probably cause, which they had with the improper plates. However, everything else they get you for after that is your own fault, buddy.

And anti-druid? What have you been smoking, Mr. Gainey? Those Greer cops probably think druids are some kind of exotic pet or something.

posted by tee bee at August 11, 2005 11:34 AM

Great post! :)

posted by Jo at August 11, 2005 08:52 PM

Yeah, tee bee - if there had been no reason for an officer to stop him, I wouldn't have even posted on it - but what a moron...he was breaking the law and got caught. I think he's just trying to get out of his ticket...hehehehehe

posted by Merri at August 11, 2005 10:03 PM

I read this in my ACLU alerts and couldn't believe that it was an actual news story. I was thinking that it could possibly be one of those fake news sites. The utter stupidity of the stance that the ACLU and this tree hugging idiot is taking is beyond belief of a rational human being.

"Ah, duh, I'll drive around with no license, false plates, and no insurance but if I get pulled over it's got to be because of my bumpersticker. Where's my sign?"

posted by Gribbit at August 12, 2005 05:45 AM

The ACLU is going to enable some really bad people to do something really bad.

posted by Raven at August 12, 2005 04:36 PM

I wear my "ACLU: Enemy of the State" tee shirt from time to time, and the expressions it draws from S.F. locals who support that unctuous, evil organization have been a greater return on my investment than any cash could ever be.

posted by Seth at August 12, 2005 09:50 PM

I am the Police officer that was involved in the traffic stop. For almost three months I have been silent. I have noticed that the internet has mostly slammed me.

Most of the sites and chat rooms are not interested in the total story, just the lies told so far.

I am ashamed that so many people will listen to the loudest voice regardless of what is being said.

Most recently the ACLU called me a stalker and asked the Greer Police department to issue a restraining order against me.

To view more of these details, visit my churces website and look at the MLB in the news link.

There have been a lot of Christian support and I am very thankful for websites like yours. You are however in the minority as most sites side with the ACLU.

Ex-Officer - Tony Stewart

WWW.MTLEBANONBAPTISTCHURCH.ORG

posted by Tony Stewart at August 25, 2005 08:55 PM

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Gawd I hate the ACLU! Great post :)

Posted by: Jo at August 11, 2005 05:50 AM

As always...per excellent!

Posted by: Jay at August 11, 2005 09:35 AM

"I shouldn't been driving. I am guilty of that, but the stop never would have taken place if they wouldn't have violated our rights,"

Is that the modern, grown-up version of "he hit me back first" ? Sheesh.

The jerk has a point that the cops should only stop them for probably cause, which they had with the improper plates. However, everything else they get you for after that is your own fault, buddy.

And anti-druid? What have you been smoking, Mr. Gainey? Those Greer cops probably think druids are some kind of exotic pet or something.

Posted by: tee bee at August 11, 2005 11:34 AM

Great post! :)

Posted by: Jo at August 11, 2005 08:52 PM

Posted by: Merri at August 11, 2005 10:03 PM