Posted by ( countrygurl ) on March 25, 2008 at 7:22 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Please tell me in a city the size of Tampa, prosecutors have more "dangerous" criminals to worry about than a frisky 93 yr old?!?!?

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Posted by ( Carlene ) on March 25, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I agree with countrygurl..There must be bigger fish in Tampa, some that really are a danger to society?
At 93, God Bless them..I hope I can still think about it never mind Flirt at that age..

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Posted by ( crumbsnatcher23 ) on March 25, 2008 at 7:42 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

you got that right countrygurl. Hell, I hope if i was in the same situation when i turn 93. its legal. I really don't see a 93 Y.O. doing much damage. Toy water pistols probably have more juice than these two put together. Although i am glad to know pops still got game. lol.

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Posted by ( rashad1031 ) on March 25, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

That is like charging someone with battery in a pillow fight. Nothing hard enough to do any harm.

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Posted by ( wheatp103 ) on March 25, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

With all the other major crime going on in Manatee County, you would think that these cops would have better things to do. How ridiculous!!! They must be pretty desperate.

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Posted by ( Stcroix ) on March 25, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Okay~ if you are there to taunt them HELLO, what man will NOT??

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Posted by ( Stcroix ) on March 25, 2008 at 8:48 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Especially a 93 yr old....DUH, stop using my tax dollars on DUMB S**t, fight those commiting crimes we seem to have that all day long on the evening news!! DONKEYS>

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Posted by ( marymcq ) on March 25, 2008 at 9:06 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

What's the charge? Assault with a dead weapon. Give me a break, that poor old man said that she flirted with him, he probably hasn't been flirted with in years, they should cut him a break, I hope if I live to 93 I hope someone will flirt with me.

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Posted by ( mr_hanky ) on March 25, 2008 at 9:17 a.m.

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Posted by ( Quagmire ) on March 25, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Geritol + Cialis + Overzealous prosecutors = Ridiculous

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Posted by ( Mistake ) on March 25, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I believe the old man. He's 93 yo. Sex at that age will prob kill him. He's made it this far, I'm sure he wants to make it to 100. Prob just wanted to chat with the lady. People need to stop putting Grandpa and Grandma on the back-burners and give them the love and attention they deserve. Then maybe they wouldn't be so inclined to talk to strangers...and pay for it.
Who knows. If he really did want sex, then good for him. Nothing like going out with a bang.
I don't think prostitution should be legal or drugs either.

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Posted by ( Landsturm ) on March 25, 2008 at 9:37 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

93 Years old??? They ought to give (Great)Grandpa a medal or something!!! At least their not out try'in to touch little kids...

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Posted by ( CID ) on March 25, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I think they should give him award. Anybody that old who is still going, is an inspiration to us all.

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Posted by ( northfla ) on March 25, 2008 at 10 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

GF, my bad, let's see, that will be thirty for the sex, seven percent tax, senior discount of 20 percent, double coupons on Tuesday, and of course, lets not forget 5 percent off for cash, that will be, carry the 2, minus 5, square root of 7, oh forget it. Hey pal, I'm a cop, go home.

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Posted by ( bradshaw ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:03 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

The police are idiots and the prosecutor a bigger idiot. "Only doing their jobs" is a Nuremburg argument. These public officials (paid by the taxpayers) should show more sense. Sure they can do their job and probably arrest and prosecute everyone over the age of twelve for something. They can probably arrest and prosecute each other for something. But then that would lead to prison overcrowding and the release into society of the really bad guys. Think! We pay you to THINK.

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Posted by ( leaky ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

At 93, the only use for Viagra is to get stiff enough to keep from pi$$ing on your shoes

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Posted by ( floridaviper ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Give me a freakin' break. Speaking as a retired police officer, I have to say that the Manatee sheriff's office and prosecutors must have too much time on their hands if they intend to pursue this case. If, after concluding their intensive investigation, they didn't find Viagra on the old guy he was probably just looking for some fairly innocent attention. Leave the old guy alone and start a task force to nail the screwed-up drivers running so rampant in this area. Am I the only one around here the hasn't lost the ability to spot the obvious? Once again, more evidence of Obama voters.

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Posted by ( Quagmire ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

$20?? Must have been the early bird special.

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Posted by ( jassack ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Y'all made Drudge, so bring your "A" game.

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Posted by ( Outlander ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I think its absolutely fantastic that this man is of sound enough mind and body at 93 to enjoy the company of a woman. I should be so lucky when I get there. Prostitution is a paid encounter between consenting adults which effects nobody but the participants and should be legal. Don't the cops in Tampa and the surrounding metropolitan area have an unsolved murder or twelve to worry about?

As for Smackie and freespiritman, the story was linked to on the DrudgeReport, and the readership is likely worldwide. Get over your self-importance. While Tampa may not actually be in Manatee county, most out-of-towners would probably assume it is since this website proclaims Tampa Bay online, and The Tampa Tribune at the top, and you're close enough to Tampa to be considered part of Tampa by the rest of the world.

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Posted by ( Daisytoo ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I don't get why cops are being paid to entrap people. Unlike some other posters, I don't think it's charming that the old man is looking for prostitutes - but it's way less charming that tax $$ is going to cops to dress up and play games with people, entice them to commit crimes and then arrest them. Cops are already bad enough. It's wrong to pay them to be more corrupt and lazy than they already are.

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Posted by ( URCONFUSED ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

countrygirl any crime is still a crime no matter how menial. they actually catch alot of G'Bangers in these stings. besides you let some crimes slip and where will it stop

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Posted by ( TomTom ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:57 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Just another WASTE of taxpayer funds.

GOVT will tell you CRIME doesn't pay. What they ACTUALLY mean, Catching Criminals who vandalize, rob, steal etc does NOT PAY the GOVT ant money, it COSTS them money! FINES add REVENUE to GOVT coffers to keep a bloated and ever expanding system growing exponentially!

VOTE THE BUMS OUT!

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Posted by ( RetMylytaryWyfe ) on March 25, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Give me a break. This oldster probably got a real "kick" out of a young pretty thing flirting with him, and made him feel young to 'give' some money to this flirt, knowing that there was probably no way he could or would "complete" the deal. It was just a little boost to his ego, and he was playing along. Jeez, doesn't your DA have better things to do than try to harass little VERY old men???? The more I see of your city, the more I DON'T want to come there to visit. I'm a wife of a retired Marine, and I'm no prude by any means, but this really takes the cake.

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Posted by ( ihsv ) on March 25, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Thank goodness we have the government to protect us from ourselves (It's not like we're adults or anything). All hail the state!

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Posted by ( Bentnail ) on March 25, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

That happened to me once...I was so excited about being propositioned, I about burned up the motor on my scooter getting home for my Viagra.I took 12 of them and smoked some serious volts getting back...She was gone !!! Hence, my User name.

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Posted by ( Pirat4 ) on March 25, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Hey;
we are talkin about Florida after all.

1st it was the hanging chads/ then it was the crybaby democrats who move up the election in violation of DNC rules, then cry foul, when the DNC actually enforces their rules and the voters are not allowed to be heard (HA!)

Now we have law enforcement going after 93 yr olds, can you say country bumpkin sheriff?

Just a bunch of senile crybabies/the laughing stock of America is what Florida is quickly becoming known for.

Sure must be nice to have to focus on geriatric crime sprees since there must not be many violent crimes needing attention.

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Posted by ( kazabud ) on March 25, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

He is probably a child stalker also.He cant tell the difference between a ten year old or a 39 year old. I say ten years in jail.

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Posted by ( skelligjohn ) on March 25, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

it's sort of like hiding a zagnut bar in a box car.

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Posted by ( NickT ) on March 25, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

A dust facial.

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Posted by ( FauxRumors ) on March 25, 2008 at 11:53 a.m.

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Posted by ( bbq365 ) on March 25, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I can hardly wait to see this crime on COPS!

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Posted by ( Lakota55 ) on March 25, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Well bless his horny heart.
At 93 years old its not really a crime. Its cute.

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Posted by ( Lakota55 ) on March 25, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Assault with a dead weapon?

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Posted by ( call11 ) on March 25, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Does anyone else sense a jealous district attorney? If these were the kinds of cases our DA was filing, I'd start the petition myself to unseat a DA. I hope they have something else on this guy. Like maybe a long criminal record, or even one past conviction of a sex crime.. If not.. this is going to be treated as a joke in court. I hope the DA himself is the one to show up in court, so we can laugh at him

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Posted by ( free2dance ) on March 25, 2008 at 12:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

My wifes great grandparents were very sexually active into their 90's as her mother could hear them from her bedroom down the hall. Posted by (cathysfarm) on March 25, 2008 at 11:39 a.m.

Looks like cathysfarm's Mom needed to get a life. Anyone else get a visual of a farm mom in an apron with her ear on the bottom of a glass pressed against her grandparents' wall?

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Posted by ( free2dance ) on March 25, 2008 at 12:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Posted by ( Wethepeople ) on March 25, 2008 at 12:28 p.m.

"Did you know being a cop isn't even on the top ten most dangerous jobs list?"

But being a 93 year-old John is...

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Posted by ( Pyeatte ) on March 25, 2008 at 12:54 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

This is pathetic. Let the old man do his thing. Give him a medal...plus $20.

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Posted by ( samuel2003 ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

flirt? think about it? consummate?
heck, when i'm 93, i hope i'm good enough to DRIVE...
frank actually saw the lady 'make eyes with him', WHILE DRIVING, manage to not get in a wreck, TURN around to meet with her... dammm.... i hope i can do all that when i'm 83 much less have flirt ... lol

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Posted by ( free2dance ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Posted by ( HTC ) on March 25, 2008 at 12:57 p.m.

"Everyone feels sorry for the old guy but he broke the law, period."

He's also being charged with indecent exposure as his gums were spotted in public without being covered by his dentures.

Throw the book at him -- "On Golden Pond" perhaps?

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Posted by ( Clifford ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Aren't you glad the government gives old guys free Viagra. It's really expensive to the taxpayer, but otherwise what would these old codgers do with their time. Why do you think the geezer said he would come back later after he already paid? He left the pill bottle at home.

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Posted by ( Lakota55 ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

HTC give it a rest.
He wasnt caught with child porn.
Hes not a convicted sex offender.
Hes not Couey ( who will never get out on parole)
Liberal? me? Now thats funny.
Libertarian here who will never vote for a Liberal.

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Posted by ( jada ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Some men just need the attention or affection. I doubt they really wanted "sex". I have a family member in a nursing home and he would love to have someone pay him some attention, but he knows sex would be next to impossible for him. They are just lonely.

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Posted by ( Reader11722 ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:22 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Out of control 'sting' operations, yet another infringement on our rights by the gov't. Add it to the ever-growing list of violations:
They violate the 1st Amendment by opening mail, caging demonstrators and banning books like "America Deceived" from Amazon.
They violate the 2nd Amendment by confiscating guns during Katrina.
They violate the 4th Amendment by conducting warrant-less wiretaps.
They violate the 5th and 6th Amendment by suspending habeas corpus.
They violate the 8th Amendment by torturing.
They violate the entire Constitution by starting 2 illegal wars based on lies and on behalf of a foriegn gov't.
Impeach them all and save this great country.
Last link (unless Google Books caves to the gov't and drops the title):
http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?&isbn=0-595-38523-0

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Posted by ( beringsea56 ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I have always said Tampa has the best cop and judges money can BUY....
Give the old guys a break, I hope i can get it up at that age if I live long enough......must not had enough crack heads to bust that day...

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Posted by ( HTC ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Thats it free2dance, don't answer the question...just fire out unrelated comments to distract from the reality of what transpired.

I did not mention punishment, that is a function of the courts, not of the Police. You however would have the police out there cherry picking who and what infractions they, "feel" are right to enforce.

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Posted by ( Mojo ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Heck, that police officer is a public servant and should have taken the money and helped the poor guy out!

If it were an old bitty, I would have.

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Posted by ( tellez129 ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

It does not matter if he was 93 or 39. If it was prostitution or murder. It is still a crime punishable by jail time. That's what's wrong with america that we need to see each case individually. Not by saying " there's worse criminals out there".

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Posted by ( Freetruth ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:41 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

It's the corrupt system that needs to be pulled out by the root. That the cops were doing their "job" should make this obvious. Law enforcement is where thugs are hired to force people to act as their rulers dictate that all people must act. Private security is where people are hired to protect persons and property from harm. Totally different incentives result in totally different results. The statist-system emphasizes obedience to rules and rulers and treats everybody like a child in need of supervision; the free-market-system emphasizes justice and treats everyone according to their perceived threat to the persons and property being defended. So do you want to live in a police-state (status quo) or do you prefer liberty and justice (free-markets)? Think about it if you can.

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Posted by ( Laughin_in_otown ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

mediafox,

Your hopsital gown is just on backwards!

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Posted by ( DennyPCrane ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Another example of someone using their age to get out of being prosecuted for criminal activity. Funny, I have searched and momorized most statutes and most have nothing to do with age. A 73 year old can be just as dangerous as a 20 year old in many ways. This is reverse discrimination is a big way. Denny here.

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Posted by ( free2dance ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Posted by ( HTC ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:25 p.m.

"You however would have the police out there cherry picking..."

You just can't let go of the double entendres on this one, can you?

Does HTC stand for "Hang The Codgers"?

As we suspected. Another dangling participle.

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Posted by ( HTC ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Elliot Spitzer is 48 roughly half the age of the 93 year old. Was what he did ok? If it wasn't, what exact age would he have to turn before his actions could be considered the same way by this forum?

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Posted by ( free2dance ) on March 25, 2008 at 1:57 p.m.

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Posted by ( finity ) on March 25, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

As a regular visitor to your area I wonder if the real problem isn't economic inequality, lack of computer literacy among the elderly and/or illiteracy. As you surely know - many local freebie publications publish ads where a willing companion will be delivered to your door and if you are unable to find one then the computer world is full of lovely young sorts doing direct marketing in this sought after specialty - failing that open the yellow pages and look under escorts - the problem isn't prostitution but simply how you acquire your prostitute - personally I think these guys deserve an award for being able enough to get to a woman - as for the police - good to know there is no crime in Manatee county other than that created by those with badges - what is the difference between crime and cops? One has the authority of the state behind them - neither are to be trusted - much like a wayward spouse you cannot trust them in the same room if your back is turned - is it too much to ask where the community is in this? Is this really doing any benefit to you other than generating fines and court cost?

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Posted by ( thinklogically ) on March 25, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

concertinaplayer writes:
"It's all fun and silly until its our own young daughters that are being preyed on by the unregenerate and perverted in our society. We are still a country of laws for a reason--to protect the innocent."

My own young daughter wouldn't be out tryin to sell her kitten because she would have been raised better....grow up and quit being so niave and judgemental.
If two consenting adults want to pork and the man pays for it....isn't that marriage??!! Get off your high horse and legalize prostitution and get on to real crimes that kill people!

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Posted by ( QuitWhining ) on March 25, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Geez, Reader11722.... You better hurry up and get out of this country before you're no longer free to do so.

I just heard that the government will soon begin "exterminating" mentally challenged people and I thought of you... Run, little buddy!
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Reader11722 said:
Out of control 'sting' operations, yet another infringement on our rights by the gov't. Add it to the ever-growing list of violations:
They violate the 1st Amendment by opening mail, caging demonstrators and banning books like "America Deceived" from Amazon.
They violate the 2nd Amendment by confiscating guns during Katrina.
They violate the 4th Amendment by conducting warrant-less wiretaps.
They violate the 5th and 6th Amendment by suspending habeas corpus.
They violate the 8th Amendment by torturing.
They violate the entire Constitution by starting 2 illegal wars based on lies and on behalf of a foriegn gov't.
Impeach them all and save this great country.
Last link (unless Google Books caves to the gov't and drops the title):
http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?&isbn=0-595-38523-0

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Posted by ( eagle ) on March 25, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

they should get some sort of medal, not get arrested...jeez they are 93..leave them alone..

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Posted by ( free2dance ) on March 25, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Assume you all saw the perp's photo on this deal.

Anyone else think Eliot Spitzer looks really young for 93?

I didn't say good. Just young.

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Posted by ( zaphod ) on March 25, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Is THIS how they "Serve and Protect"? What a ludicrous waste of taxpayers hard earned dollars and everyone's time. Whose bright idea was it to bust a 93 year old man by entrapment? Get real!

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Posted by ( free2dance ) on March 25, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

One account had them screaming at the time of arrest: "Don't taze me, bro!"

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