Re: Ping: Jim (Napco PCI-Mini)

[JoeRaisin <joeraisin2001@xxxxxxxxx>]

Robert L Bass wrote:
> "JoeRaisin" wrote:
>>
>> Actually I don't even think an service member could
>> get one.
>>
>> I'm not trying to be contentious - just trying to be clear.
>
> I didn't think you were being argumentative.  You know more about this
> stuff than most of us, including me, due to your military service.
>
>> The requirements for the CMH are pretty rigorous
>> regarding who one is fighting and in what context.
>>
>> "Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of
>> his life above and beyond the call of duty while
>> engaged in an action against any enemy of the
>> United States; while engaged in military operations
>> involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
>> while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged
>> in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the
>> United States is not a belligerent
>> party"
>
> Wow!  That last part takes care of Iraq.  :(
>
>> If Hasan is a lone nutbag then the action doesn't
>> qualify.  Also, I've never heard of anyone getting
>> it for a one on one engagement.
>
> I'm sure you're right.  My remark was one of sentiment.  She's one heck
> of a brave cop.  I hope she recovers completely.  Somebody ought to at
> least send her roses.  Her home address is listed on various people
> search engines.  Maybe we could start something nice here.  Wouldn't
> that be a pleasant change?
>
>> Don't discount who I said made up the bulk of the
>> base police force back in my day.  That's a far cry
>> from a few idiots on an actual police force.
>
> Understood.
>
>> Although - as I also said - I hope it's different now,
>> especially given they are turning them loose on the
>> general population.
>
> That may be a misconception, Joe.  I'm fairly certain this does not
> apply to base police since they already have power of arrest and they
> obviously carry guns.  Either way, the folks in the federal wildlife
> service are not about to be patrolling your local mall (unless you live
> in Wasilla, Alaska where moose are frequently seen lounging at the ice
> food court.
>

The base (civilian) police carry guns while on duty, they can arrest
military personnel but can only 'detain' civilians and turn them over to
the local pd.

Back in the day they would turn their weapons in to the armory when they
went off duty and had no more right to carry a gun off post than any
other citizen.

> Any way, back to that idea of flowers, what do you think?  Suppose
> several people each send just one rose and post it as a suggestion on
> Facebook, Twitter or something.  Hmmm.  :^)
>