I wouldn't stop, nothing would be able to stop me. When my mother passed away last year that is one thing that hurt me the most. I was not able to be there at her side. Everyone says they want just a few more minutes and then that turns into hours, days, etc. I just wanted to be there for her, to let her know that I cared and loved her. I knew she was going to a better place so to speak. One where she's not in pain, so I was 'ok' with that. I just wanted to say good bye. I was not given that luxury and ... there is no way I would have stopped. There's no way I would have even gave that cop the time of day if I was that close.
I would have obeyed traffic laws with the exception of speeding. I was driving on 172 just coming off of 41 when I was informed of my mothers passing. I didn't know if I should pull over or jump on to 57 and head up north to be by her, hoping it was a false alarm and maybe I'd see her one last time. It was hard to focus and not just floor it and drive up there, but my grandma kept telling me there is nothing I could do, she's gone.
This story really hits me hard. When I think of this I can't stop thinking about the nurse telling the cop that his mother in law was dying and the cop responding with something like 'ill let him go when im finished here'. I'd give damn near anything to be able to tell my mother good bye and that I love her and for that cop to rob him of that same thing with his mother in law... I just don't know how to explain the anger.
Moats broke the law, he should be held accountable, no question. A standard has to be kept otherwise everyone will start saying they sped cuz so an so was passing away. I understand that. What I don't understand is would it have been so difficult for the cop to follow them inside and stand outside the room for a bit? Or to take the keys of the vehicle an to have him contacted when they are to leave or something, anything other than making him wait outside as his mother in law is passing.
When I was watching the video, I couldn't stop thinking, just let them all go in and just follow them and give him his damn ticket then. Or just wait.
Another thing that really irks me, is the cop tells him that he should just show up to court and tell him his situation and he's sure it'll just be wiped off. So basically making him wait was going to result in absolutely nothing at all. So whats the difference between giving him a ticket and just being understanding and letting him go inside and be there?
I get this world has assholes. I just don't get how anyone can do something like that and sleep at night. I just do not understand.