tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13623730.post-1120771839538658392005-07-07T16:30:00.000-05:002005-07-07T16:30:00.000-05:00Zoe (by the way, I love that name),<BR/><BR/>I heard of this also, and was equally perplexed by the lack of "outrage" or even concern that this brought from the media at large. I did hear of short "side-show" comment about this, but it was immediately brushed aside by the Supreme Court's ruling over property rights. <BR/><BR/>I find it incoherent of our legal (lacking justice) system to issue protection orders, writs, and other such "peace bonds," and not give them the universal "teeth" they require for effective enforcement. I can assure you that the dismissive and disregarding behavior that Ms. Gonzales received IS NOT indicative of ALL law enforcement. However, it is still inexcusable (and in this case down right criminal) of the Castle Rock Police Department, as well as, Douglas County and the State of Colorado not to have a policy in place for the enforcement of a court issuance. However, I'm more than sure that they would enforce and act upon a court issued warrant. One more thing, Castle Rock has plenty of municipal ordinances covering "Offense Against Public Peace." Although their PD may not "have to" enforce this retraining order, they do have ordinances against harrassment, assault, disorderly conduct, trespass, disturbing the peace, discharging weapons, and damaging public/private property. I'm sure that they could investigated a call-for-help from a citizen, surmised reasonable suspicion, and charged her estranged husband with a bonafide crime.<BR/><BR/>What do I know, I'm not a Supreme Court Justice.Denes de Sainte-Claire (Baron Del)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05292818783874555383noreply@blogger.com