Chicago cop sued for asking woman on a date

What the cop did was wrong. He used his position of power in an improper manner.

 

Jesus, didn't you guys see "Stakeout?" ... that's how it's done.

 

Never trust the police. They are not your friend. It's one of the most valuable lessons a kid should learn. If they get in trouble and the cops want to question them tell them not to answer without an attorney present.

 

Batman, I cannot believe that you think it is OK for this guy to abuse his power and look up her personal information at the DMV.

 

Easily solved if your kid does not break the law.

 

Your kid might not know he is breaking the law. Let's say your kid innocently accepts a ride home from school with a friend. Friend gets pulled over and it turns out he has pot in car. Your kid knew nothing about.

 

Bill Clinton calls bullshit.

 

NOW disagrees

 

I said the guy should be disciplined for it. I wouldn't even have a problem if he were fired for it. Obviously, it's an abuse of power.
That said, he didn't harass the woman. He didn't call her, appear at her doorstep or work, didn't stalk her or threaten her. He left a note, the text of which even said, "I'll understand if you don't call back."
That was it.
If that's worthy of being hit with a lawsuit, then courtship and romance in this country are in worse shape than I thought.
Plus, what if he hadn't gone through the DMW or whatever he used, but instead jotted down her name and looked her up on the internet? At what point does a romantic gesture become offensive?

And FWIW, here's the text of the note according to the story:

I've written more salacious introductory e-mails than that to women on Match.com.

 

What in the hell does that have to do with trusting the cops? The kid should have been taught not to get in the car with people he doesn't trust.

 

I'm going to say there is a much greater chance that your kid knew the buddy smoked the herb.

 

I also said it was not worth a lawsuit. But looking my information up at the DMV by a cop IS stalking. Plain and simple.

And I'm sorry, but that letter is a bit creepy.