Court rules man who used the "B" word in store parking lot can ...

A man arrested after he used the word "bitch" when a woman took his parking space can go forward with a lawsuit against three Las Cruces police officers, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

[Terri]

Yet another reason for the establishment of a Citizen's Police Review Board in Las Cruces.

And, if the details are true, a good reason to terminate the employment of what appear to be three cowardly rogue cops.

I hope York's suit eventually results in his receiving a pile of money.

[Fernando Rodriguez]

I feel for York. That just goes to show with skill and wit, the cops are not above the law after all! Tho' they think they are above the law now the law has allowed them to feel what it's like to not have the cover of the badge to protect them! They need to make amends, and pay with eryting they got! Compensate York! Do not go after the City, either! But I'm sure they will!

[SPIKE]

hello its called fredom of speach being law men shouldnt they know this, or better yet being adult americans and having learned it in elementary school know freedom of speech, its crazy that in america we are being arrested left and right for the supidest things

[Yvonne_MommyOfOn e]

Wow....We can get arrested for swearing in public now. How wonderful for all of us...

[BMC]

Sorry JR; although, you're like my brother... I have to say that there is a great need for a Citizen's Police Review Board in LC.

I'm referencing your letter to the editor, of which I was going to respond; however, I'll do so in person.

[Fernando Rodriguez]

Yvonne_MommyOfOne wrote:

Wow....We can get arrested for swearing in public now. How wonderful for all of us...

Ya and pretty soon people will be arrested for blogging expletives on LC Sun News! I can just hear it now! "I was in the comfort of my own home, minding my own business, when a tear gas can shot right into my living room, and I was arrested in my pajamas!"

[big rob]

Illegal DUI stops and now this? New Mexico cops step over the line all the time!

[OWEB B]

Yvonne_MommyOfOne wrote:

Wow....We can get arrested for swearing in public now. How wonderful for all of us...

Yes, isn't that a good reason to go drop another bomb across the sea or on a neighboring country because they say out loud apathies against American actions against them. The same baseless actions that are unfounded, illegal and overall economic thievery of the citizenry efforts to live free.

The overall historic decision is then they should die for their rights.

Owen B.
!~CHANT~A~SEALLAH~!

[Hater of every1]

Fernando Rodriguez wrote:

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Ya and pretty soon people will be arrested for blogging expletives on LC Sun News! I can just hear it now! "I was in the comfort of my own home, minding my own business, when a tear gas can shot right into my living room, and I was arrested in my pajamas!"

LOL. Shoot if they can arrest us for swearing they'll be able to lock me up and throw away the key! But on a serious note -$80,000 in medical expenses? Is it just me or does that seem a little extreme? Where'd he go - Mayo clinic?

[New Mexican]

Fernando Rodriguez wrote:

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Ya and pretty soon people will be arrested for blogging expletives on LC Sun News! I can just hear it now! "I was in the comfort of my own home, minding my own business, when a tear gas can shot right into my living room, and I was arrested in my pajamas!"

Very Funny!!!

[Nonsensedetector]

Hater of every1 wrote:

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LOL. Shoot if they can arrest us for swearing they'll be able to lock me up and throw away the key! But on a serious note -$80,000 in medical expenses? Is it just me or does that seem a little extreme? Where'd he go - Mayo clinic?

I gotta say, it doesn't surprise me. I had an ER visit for a torn abdominal muscle (not too big a deal) and my expenses came out to 25000. Medical care is expensive these days.

[Use common sense]

Hater of every1 wrote:

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LOL. Shoot if they can arrest us for swearing they'll be able to lock me up and throw away the key! But on a serious note -$80,000 in medical expenses? Is it just me or does that seem a little extreme? Where'd he go - Mayo clinic?

With the ambulance chaser chiropractors offices around here, massage therapy, and of course physical therapy since 2004, he has probably been milking it the whole time in waiting for this favorable ruling....

[Lynn]

I hope the parents of the 5 year old child sue York. I sure there is some law about abuse to a minor.

[Yvonne_MommyOfOn e]

LOL You guys crack me up, but seriously, how is simply swearing in public a disturbance? I could see if he was leaning menacingly over the 5 year old and letting loose with the expletives. If that's a disturbance then I'm totally guilty.

[Albert J Reine]

What's wrong with sayinf what it is ? If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, it must be a duck ! If the shoes fit the womean should wear them ! Freedom of speech is one of the most protected part of the constitution, If it was a male, a different adjective or noun could be used; The world in America is getting to be sicko, the policeman were wrong and over used there color of authority; A Worst word or noun could have been used ! Best for the police to say they are sorry, and admit they were wrong, we have many (B) Word womean in this world; Get Real !

[LC Local]

Sounds to me like the only 'real' bitch in the parking lot was the original cop!!!!! OOOPPPPPSSS......5 to 10 in the slammer, I'm sure!

[Albert J Reine]

Children here worst in school, or on the TV, and even in there own family; What about the lady who took the parking spot ?

[Among you soon]

You've got to be kidding me, right? Now, we arrest prople for calling other people names? With all the rape, murder, child abuse, terriorism, drugs, etc., etc., we're now going to have the police begin to arrest people for calling other people names? You've got to be kidding me! Better hire another 5,000,000 police officers and build several more court houses quick. Oh no, that means my taxes are going to go up. You've got to be kidding me!

[vlandry]

I know how this man feels. I had a problem with my daughters school and when I went there to talk to them the A.P. put her finger so close to my face I thought she was going to poke my eye. I told her not to put her finger in my face, she did it again and I told her she better get her damn finger out my face....... I now have to go to court for saying damn and of course the school said she did nothing wrong

[Among you soon]

Hey, personally I've been called much worse and in some instances, deserved every bit of the label. But you've got to be kidding me, right?