Infuriating

[jessmarimba]

I saw that last night. It's disgusting.

[Becky]

Are you kidding me?

Does Colorado have a "vunerable roadway users" law or similar?

[Bike Writer]

Isn't justic supposed to be blind?

Oh I forgot that was before these liberal judges took over the constitution and our court system. The poor wealth manager, it might affect his future job prospects never mind he left a person for dead.

I'm fuming

[indysteel]

Isn't justic supposed to be blind?

Oh I forgot that was before these liberal judges took over the constitution and our court system. The poor wealth manager, it might affect his future job prospects never mind he left a person for dead.

I'm fuming

Let's get our facts straight. Mark Hulbert, the District Attorney in this case, is the one that dropped the charges. He's a Republican in an arguably conservative state. "Liberal judges"--whoever they may be in your mind--didn't have anything to do with what happened in this case.

[pll]

Let's get our facts straight. Mark Hulbert, the District Attorney in this case, is the one that dropped the charges. He's a Republican in an arguably conservative state. "Liberal judges"--whoever they may be in your mind--didn't have anything to do with what happened in this case.

I would normally not get involved in a discussion about politics, but, Bike Writer (and oxysback), you should not just brush off the criticism as 'left leaning'. You very lightly blamed the decision of a clearly Republican, conservative, DA on "those liberal judges." So, "those liberal judges" are blamed for everyone's lack of judgement?

The plead offered by Hulbert is a mockery of justice.

[smilingcat]

One place where our justice system fail miserably is when the accused is well known or have deep pocket. But it does work both ways. Queen of Mean Leona Helmsley would have gotten off with less had she not had her notoriety. And oh the darling Martha Stewart, she went to jail for things male day traders get away with.Then we have Lohan, Paris... as zoom-zoom pointed out and not to forget OJ Simpson.

For what its worth, justice is not money/celebrity blind. Yes the DA should be thrown out of the office for dropping the ball. Judge had nothing to do with the debacle. He is an innocent bystander in this mess. Justice is not served!! Judge has no authority to force the DA to bring charges or to force the DA to drop charges. He can only do so after the DA acts upon the case or non-case.

hmm politically where do I stand?? Well that really isn't for here anyway!!

[Eden]

Isn't justic supposed to be blind?

Oh I forgot that was before these liberal judges took over the constitution and our court system. The poor wealth manager, it might affect his future job prospects never mind he left a person for dead.

I'm fuming

Excuse me? Wow that blows my mind.... while I'm pretty furious about the case itself it really blows my mind that someone would think to blame it on "liberals".....

The fundamental liberal ideals of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, right to due process and equality under the law, and separation of church and state are widely accepted as a common foundation across the spectrum of liberal thought.

In any case there is a petition if anyone would like to sign it here: http://south-routt-velosport.blogspo...-run-only.html

(there's a big photo at the top so it doesn't look like the page has loaded - but it has, just scroll down)

[JennK13]

It's all Hurlbert. The same DA that filed FELONY impersonation charges against Wendy Lyall and Katie Brazelton in the 2009 Leadville 100 when Brazelton (injured) gave her bib number to Lyall to race in her place. So, "cheating" in a mountain bike race is FELONY but driving over someone and leaving the scene is NOT?!??! How the hell does this guy get re-elected?

[Bike Writer]

I'm here for the swapping of ideas, opinions and knowledge, mostly on how it pertains to cycling and other items. I am not here to debate. DA is part of the court system regardless of party affiliation (there are liberal Republicans and Conservative Democrats but they are not the norm) and I agree whole heartedly with the freedom of speech concept as it pertains to our opinions and thoughts. Obviously we each have differing opinions on this matter, I am quite comfortable to acknowledge yours and your entitlement to your view and opinion and hope that mine are acknowledged as well.

Apologies if anyone is offended by someone offering up a point of view that may be contrary to their own.

I am known for being of strong opinions, we all have our weaknesses.

Let's not take our eye off the ball, someone got injured and the person who is at cause got off easy and about that I am fuming.

[indysteel]

I'm here for the swapping of ideas, opinions and knowledge, mostly on how it pertains to cycling and other items. I am not here to debate. DA is part of the court system regardless of party affiliation (there are liberal Republicans and Conservative Democrats but they are not the norm) and I agree whole heartedly with the freedom of speech concept as it pertains to our opinions and thoughts. Obviously we each have differing opinions on this matter, I am quite comfortable to acknowledge yours and your entitlement to your view and opinion and hope that mine are acknowledged as well.

Apologies if anyone is offended by someone offering up a point of view that may be contrary to their own.

I am known for being of strong opinions, we all have our weaknesses.

Let's not take our eye off the ball, someone got injured and the person who is at cause got off easy and about that I am fuming.

You say you're not here to debate politics, but you're the one who opened that can of worms. Nevertheless, I'm going to try to ignore the rather broad brush you've used to paint "liberal judges," although I heartily disagree with you.

I do, however, feel the need to offer a bit of a Civics 101 lesson for you. Judges and prosecuting attorneys are not one and the same, nor do they serve the same "branch" of government. If you had any working knowledge of the judicial system you would understand the importance of the distinction and how seriously a lot of the players in the system take it.

[bikegurl]

Leaving someone to die on the side of the road, and he calls a mechanic? What a crook, he should be in jail.

The problem seems to be his status and money. If he were a poor ghetto kid, he would be in jail before he could turn around. Sadly enough, it seems most of the rich crooks get off with just a light punishment, and those that can't defend themselves get the brunt of it.

[Eden]

bike writer, theres a big difference between a different point of view and false information. But then again, thats just my opinion

such a sad story. Leaving someone to die on the side of the road, and he calls a mechanic? What a crook, he should be in jail.

+++1

[oxysback]

Isn't justic supposed to be blind?

Oh I forgot that was before these liberal judges took over the constitution and our court system. The poor wealth manager, it might affect his future job prospects never mind he left a person for dead.

I'm fuming

Sorry, Bike Writer. Someone should have warned you. The unspoken rule of the forum is that it's ok to bring up political stuff as long as it's left leaning.

Rally to restore sanity and/or fear? Perfectly fine to make a thread about.
Tea Party rallies (and their "ilk", as someone so kindly called them in a different thread)? Definitely NOT ok.

Just thought you should know.

(Sorry gals. I do like this forum, but sometimes I feel it's not as "non-partisan" as it could be, which is why I don't post very often.)

(I DO agree that this particular DA needs to find another job ASAP, and the driver should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.)

(Ok...I'm done. Commence the flogging...)

[OakLeaf]

Once again:

This has nothing. to. do. with. judges.

Maybe the good "conservative" citizens of the county, via the Grand Jury, will decide on their own to indict this piece of ****, as is their right and duty. That could happen.

And anyone who thinks the "Rally to Restore Sanity" was "liberal" ... I don't even know where someone would get that idea. Unless sanity is a "liberal" idea. Read or watch some of how it's being vilified in the Left press and on TV, maybe. I think the whole purpose of the rally (besides advertising) was actually to distract attention from the rally the first weekend of the month, which was for human rights causes that some people consider "liberal."

[redrhodie]

Maybe the good "conservative" citizens of the county, via the Grand Jury, will decide on their own to indict this piece of ****, as is their right and duty. That could happen.

Could that really happen? How? Doesn't the DA have to present a case to the jury for it to be considered?

I've never served on a Grand Jury, so I don't really understand how it works.