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Re: socialism etc. (was: Re: Blue Hopper Car Mania...)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:15:07 GMT
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Jasper Janssen wrote:
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> On Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:46:53 GMT, Frank Filz <ffilz@mindspring.com>
> wrote:
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> > do). The clerk had some justification in being concerned that I was
> > trying to rip them off, so pulling the gun was a questionable act, but
> > not something for lawsuit material.
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> Pulling a bloody _gun_ on someone because you believe he may trying to
> cheat you out of a few dollars of gas is _not_ lawsuit material?
> Sheesh. And I thought you could sue for virtually anything (and epxect
> to win) in the US system.. ;)
I wasn't meaning that wouldn't be lawsuit material in todays world. I
was meaning it shouldn't be lawsuit material. At least in todays world
of holdups etc. his actions were NOT unreasonable. He also never AIMED
the gun at me (just made it obvious he was concerned, and probably ready
to use the gun).
Yes, he should have tried to deal with the situation without the gun (if
he had been the least bit responsive to my concerns I would have calmed
down - I wasn't that upset, really just that sort of cranky upset that
is easy to slip into when exhausted).
> > Gee, I've
> > worn a balaclava around town before when it's been cold. Do I have to
> > worry about a store clerk blowing me away?
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> Probably.
This is one the saddest parts of our society today. You don't feel safe
wearing clothing reasonable for the weather...
--
Frank Filz
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Work: mailto:ffilz@us.ibm.com (business only please)
Home: mailto:ffilz@mindspring.com
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