You may be seeing some headlines about an American tourist that got himself banged up in the Turks and Caicos. Ryan and Valarie Wilson were visiting the TCI when 4 rounds of ammo were found in their baggage. The couple were interrogated, and Ryan was arrested and jailed. A few years back the TCI, a self governing British protectorate, increased the penalties for gun and ammo related offenses. Possession of ammunition now carries a prison sentence of up to 12 years.
You may be surprised that I have a slightly different take than most commentators. Ignorantia juris non excusat. That is, ignorance of the law is no excuse. It is on you as a traveller to ensure you are following the local laws. And if you run afoul of them, you pay the price for it. Do I feel bad for Ryan, Valarie and their family? Sure, but let’s be clear, this is on him. In the case of the TCI, the State Department issued a travel warning specifically about this law.
Super Genius Alexandria Occasional Cortex felt the need to weigh in on yet another topic she is not the expert on. This time it was the law enforcement response to the Hamasshole encampments at Columbia and NYU.
Welp, an actual expert on the subject, NYPD Chief of Patrol, John Chell, set her straight.
The rest of the post reads:
. I am sure you would agree that we have to teach them these valuable life skills. Secondly, I was with those “units” last Thursday that you describe as having, “the most violent reputations.” These “units” removed students with great care and professionalism, not a single incident was reported. The only incidents that day on campus were the student’s hateful anti-Semitic speech and vile language towards our cops. I am sure you agree any hateful speech is unacceptable. You should rethink your comments to a simple thank you to the NYPD and hate has no place in our society. Maybe you should walk around Columbia and NYU and listen to their remarks of pure hatred. I will ensure those “units” will protect you as they do for all NYers 24/7/365.
Lack of accountability = consequences
Hate from anyone, anywhere has no place in our city and country.
I’m just going to drop this one without comment. . .
The Supremes are hearing oral arguments on Presidential Immunity as I write. I’d been trying to follow along with some live tweeting of the arguments, but I had to step away, and kinda lost my place. Once the transcripts are available I’ll take the time to read thru them. Until then, I’m going to refrain from offering any thoughts on which way this one is gonna go. I will toss this one thing out there; the attorney for the Special Council, Michael Dreeben is an absolute idiot.