Avoiding “Copy cat crimes” in Colorado

In my opinion, the decision of Colorado officials to pursue criminal charges in the “Balloon Boy” case is a just one. First of all, it will punish those trying to manipulate the tranquility of the laws of the state and most importantly, and with current financial situations, it will thwart copy-cat crimes. If Colorado is and has been fair and just in the implementation of its state and local laws, I would posit it is a state with low crime rates.
BTW, I do agree with a commentator yesterday saying Sheriff Jim Alderden sounds like Mr. Heene’s defense attorney.
As always,
BB

Charges expected in Colorado balloon case
Excerpt:
(CNN) -- Authorities in Colorado say criminal charges are expected to be filed against Richard Heene, a storm-chasing father whose giant Mylar balloon ascended into the sky earlier this week, sparking fears that his 6-year-old was aboard.

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"We do anticipate at some point in the future, there will be some criminal charges filed with regards to this incident," Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden said.

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"We certainly want to talk to FAA officials and federal officials to see if perhaps there aren't additional federal charges that would be more appropriate in the circumstances than what we're able to do locally."
Read more at:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/colorado.balloon.boy/index.html