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Lurks Often

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11. Changing careers would have been problematical for Dorner

Reply to Junkdrawer (Reply #10)

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 02:39 PM

Feb 2013

Being terminated by LAPD for filing a false statement likely meant he wouldn't get a decent job anywhere.

If Dorner is telling the truth, LAPD screwed up his entire life.

I DO NOT condone what Dorner is doing, but do somewhat understand what is driving him at this point.

From his perspective: Imagine trying to do the right thing, playing by the rules and then having your life wrecked for doing so.

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Christopher Dorner was "disturbed" and "twisted," former cop's ex-girlfriend says [View all] FarCenter Feb 2013 OP

Another muddled situation. randome Feb 2013 #1

I don't think an ex is the best source 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #5

She hasn't said a thing. dkf Feb 2013 #6

You're right in that she might have a motive and we should maintain at least a modicum of suspicion. randome Feb 2013 #7

But but but...I thought this was bayareamike Feb 2013 #2

We're all flawed. Fortunately, most of us are not tested to the breaking point... Junkdrawer Feb 2013 #3

At worst, he was wrongfully terminated from bayareamike Feb 2013 #4

but doesn't his actions now warrior1 Feb 2013 #8

Dorner found himself in a trap.... Junkdrawer Feb 2013 #10

Changing careers would have been problematical for Dorner Lurks Often Feb 2013 #11

You and I take a "there but for the grace of dog go I" approach to judging others.... Junkdrawer Feb 2013 #13

and some of us have been tested. cali Feb 2013 #17

Myself, I would never tempt fate with those kinds of statements.... Junkdrawer Feb 2013 #18

Eh, sure it might've been difficult bayareamike Feb 2013 #16

He waited 2 weeks before making his charge. randome Feb 2013 #12

Considering the things people say about ex's not really very credible, HereSince1628 Feb 2013 #9

Nice to know that LAPD screening works exceedingly well, in your opinion. LisaL Feb 2013 #14

One of the things people don't acknowledge is that mental illness can happen at any age HereSince1628 Feb 2013 #19

How did CBS miss that she denied posting that when they re-arranged AP's article days later? Catherina Feb 2013 #15

Good catch... Junkdrawer Feb 2013 #20