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Sound cards can be tricky based on your computer system. Make certain you have an open slot for one. QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 09:59 PM) Don't waste your money on a new set of speakers. You get more mileage from a cheap pair of sneakers. Don't you know about the record business, honey You gotta be trendy if you wanna make some money Now everybody's sayin' that he sure sounds funny But it's still Billy Joel to me

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 08:56 PM) PS: I got my Vicodin tonight. It hasn't done s-it for me, and I took it about an hour ago. That's all right, though. That's why I have a set of testicles and vocal cords: to take the pain with a "fu-k!" Even though that, ah, doesn't sound right. Maybe you received faulty Vicodin, why don't you send them to me and I'll check them out for you.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 07:32 PM) Yup. I might be an asshole because of that but oh well, that's exactly how I felt. I figure I'm already on long black train to hell . . .

^^^^^^^^^^^^ OMG that hurts!

How can this not make anyone here smile Link

This is addicting, Eagles - One of the Nights Heart - Magic Man Blues Brothers - Sweet Home Chicago Gary Allen - Man to Man Arlo Guthrie - Coming into Los Angeles Steely Dan - My Old School Eagles - Witchy Woman Elvis Costello - Burt Bacharach - What the World Needs Now The Wallflowers - One Headlight Ronstadt/Neville - I Don't Know Much Does anyone else hold their breath hoping something really stupid doesn't come up? I like this ten and it represents pretty much what is on my iTunes.

As much as I would like to say the politically correct thing, it's sad a great talent, blah blah blah. I really don't care. When I saw that on ESPN, I said YEAH! I hope he returns next season and wins 30, for a NL team.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 06:34 PM) DM Register says it's not him. Wait, do you mean some bastard was just messing with that lady???? OMG

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Glad to hear no one was hurt

QUOTE(Soxy @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 01:46 PM) I guess I was thinking more of students doing the shooting. I don't know which is worse. . . adults targeting kids or kids targeting kids.

I would love to hear a show that actually treats all opinions with respect and will fairly discuss issue from both sides. I'd be about the only one listening, everyone else would be screaming too biased towards the other side, but I can dream. Who d you believe has the most neutral, even handed show?

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 02:09 PM) I don't disagree with any of that. But per the current laws, its all OK. Write you Congressman. And both Senators. Kay has an automatic reposnder to my emails, it basically says thanks for writing but your a liberal idiot, I do like her.

Read the attachment. Here is the bottom line. He was never convicted of any crime in connection to the money. The government now has his money. He's innocent and out $124,000 I can't see how that can be correct. I understand this is very analogous to OJ being found not guilty in criminal court and guilty in civil court. But it seems dangerous and gives the government powers I don't like them having. In other cases, there were drugs found or a scent that humans could smell. I'm not claiming that the government's theory that this was drug money isn't correct, I think it is. But, I believe in our laws and constitution and do not believe the government should be allowed to seize property in this manner. The only evidence of a link to drugs was the amount itself.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 01:33 PM) Classy. I don't think that the MAJORITY of people believe it is. IIRC the most deadly school shooting was in Europe (Germany or Scotland, I think). Prayers and warm thoughts to one of my favorite cities. Wasn't it the one in Russia with the terrorists? I remember reading an account in Esquire. Very sad. It was on my birthday.

This is the problematic part. If you are carrying large sums of cash, you are automatically considered a drug dealer. That is the result of this ruling. Sometimes logical actions in one case have unintended consequences. My understanding from one of the articles was he was never charged. I thought he could be transported to the station without being arrested?

He wasn't arrested, they seized the money while they investigated. In your example, you have someone who confesses to something illegal. This man didn't confess to something legal. There is a difference. What this ruling does is allow the police to confiscate the property of anyone who cares large sums of cash.

What did he do that was illegal that would cause the government to seize his property? He lied about something that was legal, carrying cash. He lied when he said he wasn't convicted of a crime. He believed a DUI wasn't a crime. There was a scent of drugs on his money (see my post above, we're all guilty there) There was a scent of drugs in a rental car. No residue. Just a scent in a rental car. There is a difference between arresting him and seizing his property. I believe they went too far in seizing his property. QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 11:21 AM) We are talking about an arrest here, not a conviction. The entire concept of Innocent until proven Guilty resides with the courts, where guilt and innocence is determined. On the street, its probable cause, and there was plenty of that to be had in this case. We are talking about seizing his property, not the arrest.

I guess I'm not ready to give up on innocent until proven guilty. BTW, he had an explaination.

QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 10:53 AM) Of all the folks caught carrying large sums of cash... I would bet high that most of them are breaking the law in some way, shape, or form. I would agree. But should that be enough to have the government seize their property until they can prove themselves innocent?

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Changed the title. The court ruled that the most obvious reason to carry large amounts of cash is because you are involved in drugs. That sounds like guilty until proven innocent.

Heading to work today, how many people should have been arrested for speeding? 50%? 75%? We have no control over what is on the money we receive, or the cars we rent. No drugs were found. No drug residue was found, no drug involvement on his record. His previous arrest was for a DUI. His property was seized because of speeding, scents on stuff he had no control over, a DUI he didn't consider a crime, and carrying cash. As it turned out, they could not charge him on any drug charges. And as for the scents, guess what, everyone reading this is probably guilty of having drug scented money. From Snopes