"Computer Glitch" Responsible For 50 Raids On Retirees' Home 38
The address of Walter and Rose Martin's Brooklyn home was used by police to test a department-wide computer system in 2002. That decision has resulted in over 50 raids on the Martin's home in the last 8 years. Police come looking for all manner of violent criminals as often as three times a week. NYPD Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne says the police have now flagged the Martin's address so no officer will be sent to the home without double-checking the address first. Rose Martin remains skeptical, saying, "It seems like too simple a correction for something that has been going on for eight years."
The Dept of Homeland security does not make mistak (Score:1, Funny)
Why do all these terrorists go on about the evils of the military police state. These officers are perfectly good examples of caring government officials doing that they are told to do. It is obvious to me at least, that these old folks were up to something nefarious. It is a well know technique to send out false information to the media (truth is malleable) in order to get the criminal terrorists of their guard.
I am perfectly happy letting the military police state take over even more basic functions, like deciding who stays in GITMO, or what medical care I a authorized to receive. People are incapable of taking care of themselves We must have a strong U.S. Government to protect the rights of the week.
-Can I get an amen.
Re:Land of the free (Score:1, Funny)
Can you hear that? It's the sound of a thousand lawyers ringing. Great work Slashdot you've Slashdotted a real address!